Helping Overcome Pressure and Exhaustion: Empowerment Classes for Southeast Asian Migrant Care Workers

Launched by NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Jul 29, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how empowerment classes can help Southeast Asian migrant care workers in Taiwan deal with burnout and emotional stress. These care workers often work long hours in challenging conditions and may experience feelings of exhaustion and depression. The study will provide classes focused on mental health, dementia care skills, and improving language and communication abilities, all tailored to the cultural backgrounds of the participants. The goal is to see if these classes can reduce feelings of burnout and stress, while also helping workers adapt to their environment and improve their communication skills.

To participate, individuals must be Indonesian migrant care workers aged 18 and older who are involved in caring for patients. Those who cannot read the forms or questionnaires in Indonesian would not be eligible. During the trial, 120 participants will be split into two groups. One group will take the empowerment classes for three months, while the other group will start with social gatherings. After this period, the groups will switch roles. Throughout the year-long study, participants will complete several assessments, including questionnaires about their mental health and stress levels, to measure the classes' effectiveness.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Indonesian migrant care workers responsible for caring for patients in homes or care institutions.
• • Aged 18 years or older.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals unable to read the informed consent form or questionnaires in Indonesian.