Effects of A Home-based Psychoeducation Programme on Subjective Well-being for Older Adults With Frailty in the Community: A Feasibility Trial
Effects of A Home-based Psychoeducation Programme on Subjective Well-being for Older Adults With Frailty in the Community: A Feasibility Trial
This study aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of home-based psychoeducation in older adults with frailty in the community. The main questions it aims to answer are
Participants will receive 12 weekly online group-based sessions at their homes. The content for the experimental group and control group is different:
Participants will receive two home visits for data collection. An individual interview will be conducted with participants in the experimental group to explore their experiences.
Inclusion Criteria:
(1) aged 65 years or over; (2) meeting frailty criteria by FRAIL scale (score 3 or above) ; (3) mentally competent screened by The Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT≥6) ; (4) able to speak and understand Cantonese; (5) living at home; (6) having experience using a smartphone (e.g.: sending messages, watching videos)
Exclusion Criteria:
(1) have a visual or hearing problem or a language barrier that may affect their communication or understanding; (2) being unfit for home-based exercise, as defined by having one point or above at either the 25-item Home Falls and Accidents self-reported screening tool (HOME-FAST), which is a comprehensive tool for identify home hazards for fall (3) are currently practising exercise for at least 150 minutes per week in previous four weeks; (4) are receiving active psychiatric or antidepressant treatment or joining other physical exercises or rehabilitation programmes