ER visit sparks care planning: motivational interviewing tested in seniors
NCT ID NCT06090240
First seen Jun 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether motivational interviewing (MI) — a counseling style that builds motivation — can help older adults who recently visited the emergency room and their family caregivers complete advance care planning (ACP). ACP involves making decisions about future medical care and appointing a healthcare proxy. 300 older adults and their caregivers in Hong Kong will be randomly assigned to receive either MI sessions plus a booklet, or just the booklet. The goal is to see if MI increases readiness to complete advance directives.
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University of Hong Kong, School of Nursing
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What this could mean
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Active substance
motivational interviewing (MI) counseling sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show a practical way to help older adults and families make clearer plans for future medical care after an emergency.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. The effect may be small, and results from Hong Kong may not apply to other cultures or healthcare systems.
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