Evaluation of Usage and Efficacy of the 656 Online Platform for Reducing Caregiver Stress in Chinese Caregivers: Longitudinal Open-trial Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 287
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Caregiver stress
研究概览
简要总结
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a new online platform, 656 Online Platform, in Hong Kong in reducing caregiver stress and enhancing caregiver preparedness and competence of caring for older adults with stroke, dementia, and fracture, investigate the factors influencing the usage of the online platform, and examine user satisfaction and engagement.
详细描述
The informal caregivers of older adults with serious health problems, especially for stroke, dementia, and fracture, are facing numerous caregiving stress. The online platform can be a cost-effective way to support caregivers and reduce their caregiving stress.
A new online platform, the 655 Online Platform, was developed by St. James Settlement in Hong Kong, to provide caregivers with appropriate information and support, attempting to reduce their pressure. Therefore, this study was launched to evaluate the efficacy of a new online platform in reducing caregiver stress and enhancing caregiver preparedness and competence in caring for older adults with stroke, dementia, and fracture, investigate the factors influencing the usage of the online platform, and examine user satisfaction and engagement.
A longitudinal open-trial study design was applied (N=287) with outcome measures administered at baseline, 3-month follow-up, and 15-month follow-up. Primary outcomes included changes in caregiver stress, caregiver preparedness, and competence. The user profile was explored by comparing the characteristics of participants in user group and non-user group. User satisfaction and engagement were also reported.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Non Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Family caregivers who are Chinese citizens aged 18 or above and provide care for elderly individuals aged 65 or above diagnosed with stroke, dementia, or fall-related fractures
排除标准
- •Family caregivers who have been diagnosed with severe mental or physical illness or have impairments in cognitive function, such as comprehension, memory, observation, and other related abilities
研究组 & 干预措施
Users of the 656 Online Platform
The experimental arm includes caregivers of the elderly with three targeted disorders (stroke, dementia, and fall-related fractures) who used the 656 Online Platform. The 656 Platform provides valuable information regarding three common ailments among the elderly, namely stroke, dementia, and fall-related fractures.
干预措施: 656 Online Platform (Other)
Non-users of the 656 Online Platform
This arm includes caregivers of the elderly with three targeted disorders (stroke, dementia, and fall-related fractures) who did not use the 656 Online Platform. The 656 Platform provides valuable information regarding three common ailments among the elderly, namely stroke, dementia, and fall-related fractures.
结局指标
主要结局
Caregiver stress
时间窗: From the baseline survey to the second follow-up survey at 15 months
Caregiver stress was measured by Modified Caregiver Strain Index (C-M-CSI). It consists of 13 items with a total score ranging from 0 to 26. Each item is rated by a score of 0 (no), 1 (yes, sometimes) or 2 (yes, always). A higher score suggests a higher amount of strain felt by caregivers. The C-M-CSI demonstrated good psychometric properties in the Chinese population.
Preparedness for caregiving
时间窗: From the baseline survey to the second follow-up survey at 15 months
Preparedness for caregiving was measured by the Chinese version of Preparedness for Caregiving Scale. The scale consists of 8 items that ask careers how well prepared they believe they are for multiple domains of caregiving. Each item is rated by a five-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all prepared) to 4 (very well prepared) with a total score from 0 to 32. The scale showed good reliability and validity in the Chinese population.
Caregiver competence
时间窗: From the baseline survey to the second follow-up survey at 15 months
Caregiver competence was measured by the Chinese version of Caregiver Competence Scale (CCS-C).The scale includes 4 items to assess the sufficiency of a caregiver's performance as administered by the caregiver. A higher score indicates a better sense of competence. The CCS-C demonstrated good psychometric properties in the Chinese caregivers.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Dr Wendy Zhang Wen
Assistant Professor
Hong Kong Metropolitan University