Home-based care training for nursing and physio students
This trial trains nursing and physiotherapy students to provide home-based care for older adults. It aims to improve teamwork and care for seniors with mild impairments.
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Who can take part
- You are a nursing or physiotherapy student at Hong Kong Metropolitan University in specific programs.
- You are 18 years or older and can read Chinese and English, and speak Cantonese.
- You are willing to attend a training workshop and do home visits.
- You are an older adult aged 60 or above, a service user of AKA.
- You have mild impairments (not bedbound, can do simple exercises).
- You own a smartphone and can use it, and are willing to receive texts and participate in health surveys and home visits.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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