The health effects of a Strength-based Tailored-Exercise Program at Home (STEP@Home) among geriatric patients at risk of hospitalization-associated functional decline (HAFD): A sequential mixed-method study
Grant Data
Project Title
The health effects of a Strength-based Tailored-Exercise Program at Home (STEP@Home) among geriatric patients at risk of hospitalization-associated functional decline (HAFD): A sequential mixed-method study
Principal Investigator
Professor Yu, Sau Fung Doris
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Siu Ming Fai Parco
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Li Wai Chi
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Ma Hon Ming
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Shea Yat Fung
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Lee Jenny
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Lee Jung Jae
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Yuen Jacqueline Kwan Yuk
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Chau Pui Hing
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
30
Start Date
2024-12-01
Amount
1499112
Conference Title
The health effects of a Strength-based Tailored-Exercise Program at Home (STEP@Home) among geriatric patients at risk of hospitalization-associated functional decline (HAFD): A sequential mixed-method study
Keywords
hospitalization -associated, Post-discharge care, Geriatric patients, Frailty, Hospitalization
Discipline
Nursing
HKU Project Code
21222791
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund 2022
Funding Year
2022
Status
On-going
Objectives
To evaluate the effects of a Strength-based Tailored-Exercise Program at Home (STEP@Home) on improving functional status, level of frailty and health-related quality of life (HRQL), among geriatric patients at risk of hospitalization associated functional decline (HAFD) in the post-discharge period.