Alternative Carer Respite: A Study on Its Effectiveness and Potential Mechanism
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The primary objective of this study is to examine the effectiveness of alternative carer respite in meeting the unique needs of older adults without children or with limited contact with their children in Hong Kong. Caregivers are assessed before and after the intervention, and three months after the end of intervention on their physical health, mental well-being, social engagement, and overall satisfaction.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Either the CR or CG is aged ≥60 * Reported having (a) no children; OR (b) no children in Hong Kong; OR (c) having children in Hong Kong but with limited contact (i.e., fewer than once per month in any forms) * Voluntary participation. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to communicate in neither Cantonese, English nor Mandarin