A feasibility study on embedding the usual Chinese iSupport and tailored Chinese iSupport programs in aged care services.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To: (1) compare the effectiveness of the 'Usual iSupport' and 'Tailored iSupport' programs on carers' quality of life (QoL); self-efficacy; and their care recipients' QoL; and (2) explore carers' acceptance of and adherence to the programs, satisfaction with the support, recruitment and retention rates, and staff training rate in a 6-month trial.

Methods

An internal pilot randomised controlled trial nested in a large effectiveness implementation trial.

Results

In total, 78 carers enrolled in the trial. Most carers were female (66% or 85%), with a mean age of 65.6 years. We detected a statistically significant difference of mean score in mental health-related QoL (3.44 [95% CI: .53, 6.35]; p = .02); self-efficacy for responding to changed behaviours (9.02 [95

SUBMITTER: Xiao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12322713 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature