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A Mixed Study on the Caregiving Experiences and Influencing Factors of Rural Left-behind Elderly Who Undertake Intergenerational Care: A Case Study of Western Guangdong Region

A Mixed Study on the Caregiving Experiences and Influencing Factors of Rural Left-behind Elderly Who Undertake Intergenerational Care: A Case Study of Western Guangdong Region

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600120520
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-16
Start date
2026-04-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-23

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None

Interventions

Observation group:N/A

Sponsors

Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age>= 60 years old; 2. Those who have a local permanent residence, or those whose household registration is not in the local area but have resided there for more than one year; 3. Have a surviving son (daughter, son-in-law), and all sons (daughters, sons-in-law) have gone out to work or do business and have been away from the local township for more than 6 months; 4. Grandchildren aged 0-18 years old; 5. Currently serving as the main caregiver, and is currently raising at least one grandchild, and the caregiving period is >= 3 months; 6. Have clear consciousness and can verbally communicate and cooperate to complete the survey; 7. Are informed and consented to this study and voluntarily participate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Those whose household registration is in the local area but the elderly have moved to live elsewhere; 2. Those who request to withdraw halfway or withdraw unexpectedly; 3. Those with severe physical or mental illnesses.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Caregiving burden;Score of the Intergenerational Caregiver Older Adult Care Experience Scale;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Caregiver attitude;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactSun Haijian

Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University

2648591@qq.com+86 7551234567

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 3, 2026