An Online Ecoaching RCT Intervention for Carers: Enhancing Wellbeing and Resilience Through Self-Help Strategies

Launched by THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG · Sep 17, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying an online program designed to help family caregivers improve their well-being and resilience. The program, called eCoaching, aims to provide self-help strategies for caregivers who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Researchers want to find out if this online support can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, making caregivers feel better about their situation. They will compare the experiences of caregivers who use the eCoaching program with those who do not, to see if it really makes a difference.

To participate in this trial, you need to be at least 18 years old and a family caregiver for someone aged 60 or older, providing at least 6 hours of care each week. You should live in Hong Kong and be able to communicate with the program's coaches. It’s important to note that caregivers with serious health issues or conditions like Alzheimer's in the person they care for won’t be eligible. If you join the study, you can expect to engage in online sessions that offer guidance and support, which could help you manage the challenges of caregiving better.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • being an adult aged 18 or above with a family member aged 60 or above requiring caregiving, providing at least 6 hours of care per week
• • self-identifying as a family caregiver
• • living in Hong Kong
• • able to communicate with the interventionist
• • voluntary participation
• • reporting mild risk need in Carer Need Screening tool
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • having diagnosed Alzheimer's or other dementia
• • experiencing acute health conditions that hinder caregiving support or intervention participation