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Official title Interprofessional Education Programme for Nursing and Physiotherapy Students Providing Home-Based Care to Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07184333
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this mixed-methods research is to investigate the impact of interprofessional education on the professional development and clinical skills of nursing and physiotherapy students who provide home-based care to older adults in Hong Kong. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Students
- Aged 18 years or above.
- Nursing students: Year 3 Higher Diploma in Nursing students at HKMU enrolled in NURS N222C Clinical Practicum. OR Physiotherapy students: Year 3 and...
- Able to read Chinese and English, and speak Cantonese.
- Willing to participate in the training workshop and conduct home-based intervention. Older Adults
You likely can't join if
- Unwilling to provide consent.
- Cannot read Chinese or speak Cantonese. Older adults Exclusion criteria:
- Not a registered service user from AKA.
- Unwilling to provide consent.
- Cannot read Chinese or speak Cantonese.
- Unwilling to participate in the interventions conducted by students.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Students
- Aged 18 years or above.
- Nursing students: Year 3 Higher Diploma in Nursing students at HKMU enrolled in NURS N222C Clinical Practicum. OR Physiotherapy students: Year 3 and Year 4 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physiotherapy students at HKMU...
- Able to read Chinese and English, and speak Cantonese.
- Willing to participate in the training workshop and conduct home-based intervention. Older Adults
- Aged 60 years or above.
- Service users of AKA.
- Mild impairments (non-bedbound, physically capable of participating in simple exercises).
- Able to read Chinese and/communicate in Cantonese.
- Willing to participate in health surveys, home visits, and follow-ups, and to receive and respond to text messages.
- Must own a smartphone and know how to use it. Students
- Unwilling to provide consent.
- Cannot read Chinese or speak Cantonese. Older adults Exclusion criteria:
- Not a registered service user from AKA.
- Unwilling to provide consent.
- Cannot read Chinese or speak Cantonese.
- Unwilling to participate in the interventions conducted by students.
- Severe communication impairments.
- Do not own a smartphone.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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