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Study NCT ID:
NCT00283270
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2006-01-27
First Post:
2006-01-26
Brief Title:
Effectiveness of Screening and Counselling for Elderly With Psychological Problems
Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Organization:
The University of Hong Kong
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Randomised Controlled Trial on the Effectiveness of Screening and Brief Counselling for Elderly Patients With Psychological Problems in Primary Care
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2005-12
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The aim of the study is to test whether screening followed by brief problem-solving counselling in primary care could improve the quality of life of elderly patients with undiagnosed psychological problems We hypothesize that undiagnosed psychological problems detectable by screening are common in the elderly and brief counselling could improve the quality of life of these patients
Detailed Description:
Objectives The aim of the study is to test if screening followed by brief problem-solving counselling by primary care doctors can improve the health-related quality of life HRQOL of elderly patients with previously undiagnosed psychological problems It will also find out the effects of undiagnosed psychological problems on HRQOL and consultation rates of elderly patients
Design Setting Subjects This is a prospective single-blinded randomised controlled trial on 450 patients aged 60 or above attending a Government General Outpatient Clinic in Hong Kong who have been screened for psychological problems
Methods Elderly patients attending the General Outpatient Department of the Ap Lei Chau Clinic who are not known to have the diagnosis of psychological problems with the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale HADS were screened in order to recruit 300 subjects who are screened positive for undiagnosed psychological problems will be randomised into the counselling or no-counselling groups and 150 subjects who are screened negative for psychological problems will be selected as normal controls
Interventions The counselling group will receive brief problem-solving counselling from a trained primary care doctor in addition to their usual medical care the no-counselling group will receive general health education and their usual medical care and the normal control group will continue with their usual care only
Main Outcome Measures Health-related quality of life measured by the SF-36 the HADS scores and consultation rates The baseline and changes in outcomes of the three groups will be compared at 0 6 12 36 and 52 weeks after screening
Conclusions The results will provide evidence on whether screening followed by brief problem-solving counselling in primary care is effective in improving quality of life and reducing consultation rates for the elderly with undiagnosed psychological problems
Design Setting Subjects This is a prospective single-blinded randomised controlled trial on 450 patients aged 60 or above attending a Government General Outpatient Clinic in Hong Kong who have been screened for psychological problems
Methods Elderly patients attending the General Outpatient Department of the Ap Lei Chau Clinic who are not known to have the diagnosis of psychological problems with the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale HADS were screened in order to recruit 300 subjects who are screened positive for undiagnosed psychological problems will be randomised into the counselling or no-counselling groups and 150 subjects who are screened negative for psychological problems will be selected as normal controls
Interventions The counselling group will receive brief problem-solving counselling from a trained primary care doctor in addition to their usual medical care the no-counselling group will receive general health education and their usual medical care and the normal control group will continue with their usual care only
Main Outcome Measures Health-related quality of life measured by the SF-36 the HADS scores and consultation rates The baseline and changes in outcomes of the three groups will be compared at 0 6 12 36 and 52 weeks after screening
Conclusions The results will provide evidence on whether screening followed by brief problem-solving counselling in primary care is effective in improving quality of life and reducing consultation rates for the elderly with undiagnosed psychological problems
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCPF 218016 | None | None | None |