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Optimizing Medical Decisions and Care for Adult Orphans
Sponsor: Chang Gung University
Summary
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.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-01-30
Completion Date
2027-01-31
Last Updated
2026-03-12
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Caring for Adult Orphans
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.
Locations (1)
Chang Gung University
Taoyuan District, Taiwan