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Pai.ACT Programme for Parents of Children With Special Healthcare Needs - Phase I
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Summary
This study aims to determine the feasibility, acceptability and potential efficacy of an individual, video-conferencing based Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) on the mental well-being of parents of children with Special Health Care Needs(SHCN). The study also aims to explore the experience of parents after participating in the individual-based FACT sessions offered by the trained FACT interventionists.
Official title: Pai.ACT: A Deep-Learning Mental Health Advisory System Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Parents of Children With Special Healthcare Needs (Phase I)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2022-12-01
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2025-08-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
This is an individual-based FACT counselling programme which composes of 4-6 sessions on a weekly basis (45-60mins/session). All the sessions are delivered by a trained FACT interventionist via either video-conferencing (e.g., Zoom or Windows Teams) or face-to-face format. The programme aims to increase the psychological flexibility of the parent, so that he/she is able to (i) experience the present moment and take perspective on self (i.e., Awareness); (ii) detach the distressing private experiences and associated rules and to take a non-judgemental, accepting stance toward the painful experiences (i.e., Openness) and (iii) exhibits strong connection with values and commit to values-consistent actions. The trained interventionist will use different ACT strategies in these sessions, including ACT metaphors, experiential exercises, guided mindfulness exercises, guided imagery exercises and values clarification exercises to reinforce the above principles.
Locations (5)
Hong Kong Christian Service
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong School Nurse Association
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service
Hong Kong, Hong Kong