Living Alone With a Limb Injury: A 12-Week Study
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study explores how older adults who live alone manage daily life after a limb injury. Researchers want to understand your experience and challenges over 12 weeks to help improve support for people in similar situations.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 74 years old
- You have a limb injury (arm or leg) that is not severe
- You live alone without family members in your home
- You were independent and able to care for yourself before your injury
- You own a smartphone and can use it to communicate
- You can speak and understand Mandarin Chinese
- You are willing to participate for 12 weeks
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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