Evaluation of Usage and Efficacy of the 656 Online Platform for Reducing Caregiver Stress in Chinese Caregivers

NCT06771557 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 1-2021-39-E
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 287
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a new online platform, 656 Online Platform, in Hong Kong in reducing caregiver stress and enhancing caregiver preparedness and competence of caring for older adults with stroke, dementia, and fracture, investigate the factors influencing the usage of the online platform, and examine user satisfaction and engagement.

Conditions

Stoke; Dementia; Fall and Fractures Prevention

Keywords

Online Platform; Caregivers; Caregiver stress

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Caregiver stress

  Caregiver stress was measured by Modified Caregiver Strain Index (C-M-CSI). It consists of 13 items with a total score ranging from 0 to 26. Each item is rated by a score of 0 (no), 1 (yes, sometimes) or 2 (yes, always). A higher score suggests a higher amount of strain felt by caregivers. The C-M-CSI demonstrated good psychometric properties in the Chinese population.

  From the baseline survey to the second follow-up survey at 15 months

• Preparedness for caregiving

  Preparedness for caregiving was measured by the Chinese version of Preparedness for Caregiving Scale. The scale consists of 8 items that ask careers how well prepared they believe they are for multiple domains of caregiving. Each item is rated by a five-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all prepared) to 4 (very well prepared) with a total score from 0 to 32. The scale showed good reliability and validity in the Chinese population.

  From the baseline survey to the second follow-up survey at 15 months

• Caregiver competence

  Caregiver competence was measured by the Chinese version of Caregiver Competence Scale (CCS-C).The scale includes 4 items to assess the sufficiency of a caregiver's performance as administered by the caregiver. A higher score indicates a better sense of competence. The CCS-C demonstrated good psychometric properties in the Chinese caregivers.

  From the baseline survey to the second follow-up survey at 15 months

Study Arms (2)

Users of the 656 Online Platform

EXPERIMENTAL

The experimental arm includes caregivers of the elderly with three targeted disorders (stroke, dementia, and fall-related fractures) who used the 656 Online Platform. The 656 Platform provides valuable information regarding three common ailments among the elderly, namely stroke, dementia, and fall-related fractures.

Other: 656 Online Platform

Non-users of the 656 Online Platform

NO INTERVENTION

This arm includes caregivers of the elderly with three targeted disorders (stroke, dementia, and fall-related fractures) who did not use the 656 Online Platform. The 656 Platform provides valuable information regarding three common ailments among the elderly, namely stroke, dementia, and fall-related fractures.

Interventions

656 Online Platform OTHER

The 656 Platform provides valuable information regarding three common ailments among the elderly, namely stroke, dementia, and fall-related fractures. Serving as an online platform, the 656 Platform incorporates a Chatbot feature that facilitates connections between local caregivers, social workers, and community members to various services. Serving as an online platform, the 656 Platform incorporates an AI Chatbot and a Live Chat feature that facilitates connections between local caregivers, social workers, and community members to various services. Apart from this, the 656 Platform offers several features that enhance its functionality and user experience, including problem-based elderly resource database, interim care solutions, exchange forum, data analytics and research, and professional knowledge and resources.

Users of the 656 Online Platform

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Family caregivers who are Chinese citizens aged 18 or above and provide care for elderly individuals aged 65 or above diagnosed with stroke, dementia, or fall-related fractures

You may not qualify if:

• Family caregivers who have been diagnosed with severe mental or physical illness or have impairments in cognitive function, such as comprehension, memory, observation, and other related abilities

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hong Kong Metropolitan University: lead
• City University of Hong Kong: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dementia; Caregiver Burden

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders; Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Yuen Ha WONG

  Hong Kong Metropolitan University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: A longitudinal open-trial study design was applied (N=287) with outcome measures administered at baseline, 3-month follow-up, and 15-month follow-up. Primary outcomes included changes in caregiver stress, caregiver preparedness, and competence. The user profile was explored by comparing the characteristics of participants in user group and non-user group. User satisfaction and engagement were also reported.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 8, 2025
• First Posted: January 13, 2025
• Study Start: December 1, 2020
• Primary Completion: August 31, 2022
• Study Completion: August 31, 2022
• Last Updated: January 13, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

HK (1)