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Alternative Carer Respite: A Study on Its Effectiveness and Potential Mechanism

NCT07004842 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2025-06-04

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The primary objective of this study is to examine the effectiveness of alternative carer respite in meeting the unique needs of older adults without children or with limited contact with their children in Hong Kong. Caregivers are assessed before and after the intervention, and three months after the end of intervention on their physical health, mental well-being, social engagement, and overall satisfaction.

Conditions

  • Caregiver Burden

Interventions

OTHER

48 hr Respite Service

Caregivers will be provided with 48 hours of respite service within 6 months. Trained alternative caregivers will provide elderly-sitting service at their home, allowing the caregivers to have their personal time.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The University of Hong Kong

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Vivian Weiqun Lou, PhD · Sau Po Centre on Ageing, University of Hong Kong

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-12-01
Primary Completion
2025-11-30
Completion
2025-11-30

Countries

  • Hong Kong

Study Locations

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