Holistic Self-Empowerment Care Intervention for Optimized Independent Living and Quality of Life: A Study Protocol

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Long-Term Care Caregiver Burden
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
65 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
207 (estimated)
Sponsor
The University of Hong Kong · Other
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About This Trial
This protocol describes a pilot study evaluating the effectiveness of the Self-Empowerment Care Model in promoting independence and quality of life among frail older adults in Hong Kong. Rooted in Nordic re-enablement principles and refined in Japan, the intervention adopts a holistic approach that focuses on hydration, exercise, diet, and defecation care. This 12-week intervention will be tested …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65 years or older * Functional decline * Potential to benefit from reablement. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment, those with mild impairment will be considered. * Severe mental illness * Terminal illness
Contacts

Vivian Lou, PhD

+852 3917 4835

wlou@hku.hk

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