The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of the mobile health (mHealth)-assisted, person-centred care (PCC) self-care support programme for homebound older adults. The researcher will compare PCC approach to a conventional care provider-led model. Participants (n = 130) will receive the intervention of six bi-weekly WhatsApp video call sessions over three months with nurse case managers (NCMs).
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Change in self-efficacy assessed using the Chinese version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale
Timeframe: At baseline, 3 months post-intervention , and 6 months post-intervention.
Change in instrumental activities of daily living assessed using the Chinese version of the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale
Timeframe: At baseline, 3 months post-intervention , and 6 months post-intervention.