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Status unknownNCT06390254Updated Apr 30, 2024

Resilience-Building Nursing Intervention for Elderly Well-being

An interventional study of Resilience-Enhancing Nursing Suppor in Psychological Well-being in Older Adults, Resilience Building Intervention and Community Dwelling Older Adults, sponsored by Cairo University. Status unknown. Open to participants aged 60 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-04-30.

Sponsored by Cairo University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care

The sponsor has not verified this record recently (last verified Apr 2024), so the status shown — last known as Not yet recruiting — may be out of date.
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
90
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
60 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of a resilience-enhancing nursing intervention on the psychological well-being of older adults living in the community. Participants will benefit from individualized nursing support designed to bolster their resilience and coping skills. This intervention will be customized to meet personal requirements and provided in a nurturing setting. Engaging in this study could result in enhanced well-being and life quality. Although some minor discomforts may arise during assessments or interventions, the confidentiality and rights of the participants will be rigorously safeguarded.

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Background:

As the global population ages, there is an increasing need to address the psychological well-being of older adults living independently in the community. Previous research has highlighted the importance of resilience in maintaining mental health and coping with life stressors among older individuals. However, there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of specific interventions aimed at enhancing resilience in this population.

Objective:

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a resilience-building nursing intervention in improving the psychological well-being of community-dwelling older adults. Secondary objectives include assessing the impact of the intervention on factors such as social support, coping strategies, and quality of life.

Study Design:

This study will employ a randomized controlled trial design. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, receiving the resilience-building nursing intervention, or the control group, receiving standard care.

Intervention:

The resilience-building nursing intervention will consist of individualized sessions delivered by trained nurses. The intervention will focus on enhancing participants\' resilience through skill-building exercises, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and psychoeducation. Sessions will be tailored to address the unique needs and challenges of each participant.

Participants:

The target population for this study includes community-dwelling older adults aged 65 and above who are experiencing mild to moderate psychological distress. Participants will be recruited from community centers, senior living facilities, and primary care clinics.

Procedures:

Participants will undergo baseline assessments to collect demographic information and baseline measures of psychological well-being. Those assigned to the intervention group will receive the resilience-building nursing intervention over a specified period, with follow-up assessments conducted at regular intervals to evaluate outcomes.

Outcome Measures:

Primary outcome measures will include changes in psychological well-being, as assessed by standardized scales such as the Geriatric Depression Scale and the Psychological Well-being Scale. Secondary outcome measures will include social support, coping strategies, and quality of life.

Statistical Analysis:

Data will be analyzed using appropriate statistical methods, including t-tests, chi-square tests, and linear regression. Sample size calculations will ensure adequate power to detect meaningful differences between groups.

Ethical Considerations:

This study will adhere to ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Informed consent will be obtained from all participants, and measures will be taken to ensure participant confidentiality and privacy.

Data Management:

Data will be collected using secure electronic data capture systems and stored in accordance with institutional guidelines and data protection regulations.

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Conditions studied

  • Psychological Well-being in Older Adults
  • Resilience Building Intervention
  • Community Dwelling Older Adults

Keywords

  • Resilience
  • Psychological well-being
  • Older adults
  • Nursing intervention
  • Community-dwelling
  • Geriatrics
  • Quality of life
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In context

Psychological Well-Being

1,049 studies on the registry are indexed under Psychological Well-Being; 509 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 90 is below the median of 113 across 888 interventional studies indexed under Psychological Well-Being.

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Lead sponsor

Cairo University is the lead sponsor of 4,909 studies on the registry; 1,445 are open to participants now.

Of its 37 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 5 (14%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
60 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

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Inclusion criteria

  • Adults aged 60 years and older.
  • Individuals living in the community.
  • Mild to moderate psychological distress.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Severe cognitive impairment or dementia.
  • Significant medical or psychiatric comorbidities that could impede participation in the intervention.
  • Inability to understand and communicate in the language used for the intervention materials.
  • Concurrent participation in another research study involving psychological interventions.
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
90 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    resilience-building nursing intervention.

    Participants receiving the resilience-building nursing intervention.

    Other: Resilience-Enhancing Nursing Suppor

  • No intervention
    Control

    Participants receiving standard care or placebo, depending on the design of your study.

Interventions

  • OtherResilience-Enhancing Nursing Suppor

    The resilience-building nursing intervention in this study is a multifaceted approach aimed at enhancing the psychological well-being and coping abilities of community-dwelling older adults. Unlike standard care, which typically focuses on symptom management, this intervention emphasizes proactive strategies to promote resilience and improve overall quality of life.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Psychological Well-being Assessment

    The main outcome measure of this study is the alteration in psychological well-being among participants, gauged using standardized the Psychological Well-being Scale (PWB)

    Time frame: Psychological well-being will be assessed at baseline, prior to the intervention, and at follow-up assessments conducted at 1 months post-intervention.

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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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References and documents

Publications

  • Zahid N, Martins RS, Zahid W, Khalid W, Azam I, Bhamani SS, Ahmad K, Jabbar A, Shamim MS, Khan RJ, Javed G, Bari E, Asad N, Enam SA. Resilience and its associated factors in brain tumor patients in Karachi, Pakistan: An analytical cross-sectional study. Psychooncology. 2021 Jun;30(6):882-891. doi: 10.1002/pon.5661. Epub 2021 Mar 10. PubMed 33609048 ↗
  • Wu Y, Dai Z, Jing S, Liu X, Zhang L, Liu X, Ren T, Fu J, Chen X, Xiao W, Wang H, Huang Y, Wang W, Gu X, Ma L, Zhang S, Yu Y, Li L, Han Z, Su X, Qiao Y. Prevalence and influencing factors of PTSD symptoms among healthcare workers: A multicenter cross-sectional study during the surge period of the COVID-19 pandemic since December 2022 in the Chinese mainland. J Affect Disord. 2024 Mar 1;348:70-77. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.12.008. Epub 2023 Dec 6. PubMed 38065482 ↗
  • Jayakrishnan K, Baruah A, Kumar P, Javeth A. Scales and Interventions for Resilience among Treatment-Seeking Patients with Depression: A Systematic Review. J Caring Sci. 2023 May 21;12(2):84-93. doi: 10.34172/jcs.2023.31964. eCollection 2023 Jun. PubMed 37469753 ↗
  • Cleary M, Kornhaber R, Thapa DK, West S, Visentin D. The effectiveness of interventions to improve resilience among health professionals: A systematic review. Nurse Educ Today. 2018 Dec;71:247-263. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2018.10.002. Epub 2018 Oct 11. PubMed 30342300 ↗
  • Chow KM, Tang FWK, Tang WPY, Leung AWY. Resilience-building module for undergraduate nursing students: A mixed-methods evaluation. Nurse Educ Pract. 2020 Nov;49:102912. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102912. Epub 2020 Nov 6. PubMed 33186821 ↗
  • Henshall C, Davey Z, Srikesavan C, Hart L, Butcher D, Cipriani A. Implementation of a Web-Based Resilience Enhancement Training for Nurses: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res. 2023 Feb 14;25:e43771. doi: 10.2196/43771. PubMed 36787181 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Apr 30, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06390254
Lead sponsor
Cairo University
Responsible party
Mostafa Shaban (Clinical Professor, Cairo University) — Principal investigator
First posted
Apr 30, 2024
Start date
Apr 25, 2024 (estimated)
Primary completion
Jun 20, 2024 (estimated)
Completion
Jun 30, 2024 (estimated)
Last update
Apr 30, 2024

Study contacts

Mostafa Shaban, Phd
Contact
mostafa.shaban2020@cu.edu.eg
00966565644617

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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