The purpose of this study is to estimate the effect size of the Chit-Chat intervention on ACP engagement among family members of older adults with multi-morbidity.
After being informed about the study and potential risks, all eligible participants will be asked to provide written informed consent for study entry. At week 0, participants will be randomized in an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial in a 1:1 ratio to received the Chit-Chat intervention (two 2-hr weekly educational sessions) or wait-list control group.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
Participants will receive the 2 sessions of the Chit-Chat intervention on a weekly basis.
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
ACP engagement
The validated Chinese version of the ACP Engagement Survey - Surrogate Decision Maker consists of 17 items covering 4 dimensions: role cognition, contemplation, self-efficacy, and readiness. The questionnaire used a 5-point Likert scale to gather response. The total score can range between 17 and 85, with higher score indicating higher level of ACP engagement.
Time frame: 2 Weeks; 1-month follow-up
Knowledge of ACP
The Knowledge Questionnaire consists of five items which address the purposes of ADs, EOL discussion, and issues related to ACP. The possible range of the total score is 0-5, with higher scores indicating better knowledge.
Time frame: 2 Weeks; 1-month follow-up
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