RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06902636

Geriatric Trauma Care Program for Living Alone Older Adults With Injuries

Patient Experience of Older Adults Living Alone With Injuries and Long-Term Effects of Geriatric Trauma Care Program for Living Alone Older Adults With Injuries

Sponsor

Kaohsiung Medical University

Enrollment

90 participants

Start Date

Mar 27, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pain Quality of Life Older Adults Loneliness Geriatric Limb Injury Geriatric Depression Barthel Index

Summary

To examine the long-term effects of the Geriatric Trauma Care Program (GTCP) regarding pain, functional disability, depression, loneliness, and health-related quality of life among older adults with traumatic injuries who live alone.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a geriatric trauma care program designed to help older adults who live alone recover safely after a limb injury. The program uses a smartphone-based support system over three months. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 65 years old or older - You have a limb injury (arm or leg) - You live alone in your own household - You were independent before the injury - You own a smartphone - You are willing to participate for three months **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your injury is classified as severe (Injury Severity Score above 16) - You have cognitive impairment or dementia - You have a diagnosed psychiatric illness Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALGeriatric trauma care program

The experiment group will implement the Geriatric trauma care program (GTCP) and routine care. The GTCP will be implemented by a nurse practitioner and equipped with digitalized educational material, including six units of intervention for older adults with traumatic injuries who live alone.