Digitally Enhanced Nursing Discharge Teaching Program for Geriatric Trauma (NCT05176054) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Digitally Enhanced Nursing Discharge Teaching Program for Geriatric Trauma
Taiwan90 participantsStarted 2023-01-02
Plain-language summary
This quasi-experimental study evaluates the effectiveness of a digitally enhanced nursing discharge teaching program for older adults recovering from limb fractures. As patients transition from the acute trauma ward to home care, they often face significant challenges managing pain, psychological distress, and daily functioning. This study compares a structured, digitally supported educational intervention against standard hospital discharge care. The primary goal is to determine if the digital program improves patients' pain intensity, depressive symptoms, and overall quality of life during the first six weeks post-discharge compared to routine care.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 74 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* First-time patients with limb fracture as the primary diagnosis.
* Capable of independent mobility before the injury.
* Able to communicate in Mandarin.
* Willing to participate from hospital discharge to six weeks post-discharge.
* Able to use a smartphone and have internet access.
* A pain score greater than four on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).
* A depression score greater than four on the Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form (GDS-SF).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Were cognitively impaired.
* Suffered from cardiovascular, pulmonary, or cerebral insufficiency.
* Had a history of psychiatric or terminal illnesses.
* Had visual impairments.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire
Timeframe: Baseline (1 day prior to hospital discharge), 2 weeks post-discharge, and 6 weeks post-discharge.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05176054
SponsorKaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital