mHealth Person-centred Self-care Support for Homebound Older Adults: A Hybrid Effectiveness-implementation Study
Empowering Homebound Older Adults in Self-care Using a Mobile Health-assisted, Person-centred Care Approach: A Hybrid Effectiveness-implementation Design
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
130 participants
Mar 10, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of the mobile health (mHealth)-assisted, person-centred care (PCC) self-care support programme for homebound older adults. The researcher will compare PCC approach to a conventional care provider-led model. Participants (n = 130) will receive the intervention of six bi-weekly WhatsApp video call sessions over three months with nurse case managers (NCMs).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Aged 60 years or older;
- Unable to leave home more than twice per week due to physical or functional health problems;
- Own and have basic proficiency in using a smartphone;
- Speak Cantonese;
- Indicate sufficient cognitive ability; and
- Be moderately frail or below.
Exclusion Criteria3
- Unable to hear, see, or communicate effectively;
- Be completely bed-bound; or
- Reside in an area without stable internet coverage.
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Interventions
Participants receive six bi-weekly WhatsApp video call sessions with a NCM over three months, using a person-centred care (PCC) approach.
Participants receive six bi-weekly WhatsApp video call sessions with a NCM over three months, based on the conventional provider-led model.
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NCT06879457