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Digitally Enhanced Nursing Discharge Teaching Program for Geriatric Trauma
Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Summary
This quasi-experimental study evaluates the effectiveness of a digitally enhanced nursing discharge teaching program for older adults recovering from limb fractures. As patients transition from the acute trauma ward to home care, they often face significant challenges managing pain, psychological distress, and daily functioning. This study compares a structured, digitally supported educational intervention against standard hospital discharge care. The primary goal is to determine if the digital program improves patients' pain intensity, depressive symptoms, and overall quality of life during the first six weeks post-discharge compared to routine care.
Official title: The Effects of a Digitally Enhanced Nursing Discharge Teaching Program on Post-Injury Symptoms in Older Adults With Limb Fractures: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 74 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2023-01-02
Completion Date
2024-02-29
Last Updated
2026-05-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Digitally Enhanced Nursing Discharge Teaching Program
A structured transitional care program utilizing interactive, multimedia digital content to teach pain management, psychological coping, and recovery strategies. The initial digital education provided in the acute ward is supplemented by scheduled telephone follow-up sessions conducted by nursing staff to reinforce the material and support patients in their home environment.
Locations (1)
Kaohsiung Medical University
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan