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Effectiveness of Integrated Care Combined Nutrition and Lifestyle Counselling in Frail Older Patients With Diabetes
Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of innovative integrated care in pre-frail or frail patients with diabetes over 65 years old. The main questions it aims to answer are: * To establish innovative integrated care for frail elderly patients with diabetes combined with nutrition and lifestyle guidance. * To evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention compared with general outpatient care. Participants will receive 12 weeks of structured care including specialist care, integrated assessment, group health education, one-on-one nutrition and lifestyle guidance, online and face-to-face support group, and case management. Researchers will compare general outpatient care to see its effects on frailty, physical function, and blood sugar control.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2023-04-13
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2024-08-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Integrated care with nutrition and lifestyle counselling
The structured care includes specialist care, integrated assessment, group health education, one-on-one nutrition and lifestyle guidance, online and face-to-face support group and case management.
Locations (1)
Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital
Hualien City, Taiwan