Effectiveness of Chatbot for Improving Caregiving Outcomes in Primary Caregivers of Geriatric Pneumonia Patients: A Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice.

Pneumonia is a leading cause of death and hospitalization among the elderly in Taiwan. High-quality home care is essential to recovery and reducing readmission, yet primary caregivers often lack the specific skills needed, such as airway clearance and safe feeding techniques. Traditional education, consisting of one-time verbal instructions and paper brochures, often lacks interactivity and real-time support. This study introduces "Pneumonia Care Helper," an interactive LINE chatbot designed to provide digital health education. The goal is to evaluate whether this digital tool is more effective than traditional paper-based education in improving the knowledge, attitudes, and caregiving practices of primary caregivers of elderly pneumonia patients. The study will compare the outcomes of caregivers using the chatbot versus those receiving standard paper-based instructions over a 5-day intervention period.

NCT Number	NCT07463443
Lead Sponsor	Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Conditions	Pneumonia, Family Caregivers, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Chatbot, Geriatric Patient
Enrollment	150 participants
Start Date	2026-03-13
Primary Completion	2027-02-24 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-02-24 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-15