Older people living in the long-term care facility Other
Conditions
Interventions
This feasibility study employs an embedded mixed methods design, in which quantitative feasibility metrics (e.g., recruitment, retention, attendance, and scale completion) are collected alongside qual
Sponsors
University of Birmingham
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Eligibility criteria for older residents included: 1. Aged 60 years or above 2. In relatively good physical and mental health, able to perform daily activities with minimal assistance and actively participate in the study without requiring intensive medical or psychological support 3. Able to communicate effectively in either Cantonese or Mandarin, including understanding, responding to questions, and engaging in conversations 4. Willing to participate in the IE programme and provide signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Older residents were excluded if they: 1. Had medium or severe cognitive impairments, were in the acute phase of a chronic disease, were disabled, or were in the end-of-life period 2. Were unable to communicate effectively in either Cantonese or Mandarin 3. Declined to provide informed consent or expressed unwillingness to engage in the IE programme
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The feasibility will be assessed using quantitative data: 1. Recruitment rate: Measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies by calculating the percentage of eligible residents who agree to participate (measured 30/07/2024–01/08/2024) 2. Retention rate: Determine the proportion of participants who remain enrolled from the start to the end of the study. Document and categorize reasons for dropout, if available (measured at intervention end, 08/09/2024) 3. Attendance rate: Calculating the ratio of sessions attended by each participant to the total number of sessions offered, often expressed as a percentage (across the intervention period) 4. Scale completion rate (specifically for older people): Assess the completeness of scale responses by calculating the proportion of older people who fully complete the scales and noting the number of missing items per scale (at baseline and post-intervention) 2. Acceptability will be evaluated through qualitative methods, focusing on participants' satisfaction with the IE intervention, their willingness to continue with or recommend the programme, and their experiences and perceptions of the IE intervention, assessed through interviews within 14 days after the intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Depression measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) at baseline and post-intervention (within 7 days after intervention) 2. Anxiety measured using the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI) at baseline and post-intervention (within 7 days after intervention) 3. Loneliness measured using the UCLA Loneliness Scale at baseline and post-intervention (within 7 days after intervention) 4. Quality of life measured using EQ-5D-5L at baseline and post-intervention (within 7 days after intervention) | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactHao Liu
Outcome results
None listed