This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program designed to improve clinicians' ability to care for adult orphans. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted to examine the effects of the training program on clinicians' knowledge, self-efficacy, and clinical practice related to caring for adult orphans at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after the intervention.
A training program for clinicians on caring for adult orphans has been developed based on an extensive review of the literature. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the program in clinical settings. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted among clinicians working in healthcare settings. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving the training program or a control group receiving usual practice. The effectiveness of the training program will be assessed by measuring clinicians' knowledge, self-efficacy, and clinical practice related to caring for adult orphans using structured questionnaires at baseline, 1 month after the intervention, and 3 months after the intervention.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
100
The Caring for Adult Orphans training program has been developed to improve clinicians' knowledge, self-efficacy, and clinical practice in caring for adult orphans. The program consists of three components: A film highlighting issues related to adult orphans and unbefriended older adults. A second film introducing the Hospice Palliative Care Act and the Patient Right to Autonomy Act to enhance participants' understanding of relevant legal and ethical frameworks. Three common clinical scenarios involving the care of adult orphans, used for group discussion and structured debriefing.
Chang Gung University
Taoyuan District, Taiwan
Clinicians' Knowledge about Caring for Adult Orphans
Knowledge regarding the care of adult orphans measured using the Clinicians' Knowledge about Caring for Adult Orphans Scale, a 17-item questionnaire developed by the research team. Each correct response is scored as 1 point and incorrect or "do not know" responses are scored as 0 points. Total scores range from 0 to 17, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge. Unit of Measure: Score on knowledge scale (0-17)
Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after the intervention
Clinicians' Self-Efficacy about Caring for Adult Orphans
Self-efficacy in caring for adult orphans measured using the Clinicians' Self-Efficacy about Caring for Adult Orphans Scale, a 10-item questionnaire rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Total scores range from 10 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater self-efficacy. Unit of Measure: Score on self-efficacy scale (10-50)
Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after the intervention
Clinicians' Clinical Practice about Caring for Adult Orphans
Clinical practice in caring for adult orphans measured using the Clinicians' Clinical Practice about Caring for Adult Orphans Scale, a 10-item questionnaire rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Total scores range from 10 to 50, with higher scores indicating better clinical practice. Unit of Measure: Score on clinical practice scale (10-50)
Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after the intervention
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