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Mind-Body Intervention for Older Adults in Long-term Care
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong
Summary
Loneliness is a global health issue, particularly affecting the physical and mental health of older adults residing in long term care. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated isolation in these settings, calling for an urgent attention for finding an effective intervention to alleviate loneliness among long term care residents. Mind-body interventions (MBIs) present as a potentially promising approach aimed at reducing loneliness and mental wellbeing. This study aims to examine the effect of a nurse-led MBI compared to a befriending intervention on loneliness, quality of life, depression and level of mindfulness among older adults in long term care. The primary outcome is loneliness while secondary outcome is quality of life, depression and level of mindfulness.
Official title: The Effects of Mind-Body Intervention Versus Befriending Intervention on Loneliness for Older Adults in Long-term Care: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2025-06-01
Completion Date
2027-06
Last Updated
2025-08-29
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Mind-body Intervention
The Mind-Body Intervention group designed to included several elements with mind and body involvement such as mindful breathing, body scan, stretching, mindful movement as well as adapting mindful practice in their routine. Mind-Body Intervention group will join the activities in a group setting for 5 sessions. Each session 45 to 60 minutes. Intervention is led by a registered nurse. Each session (except for the first session) will start by sharing of practice from the past week. Followed by mind-body practices. Before the end of session, a group discussion on the practice of that day and reflection will be done.
Befriending Intervention
In this group, volunteer will spend time with the participants, engaging in conversation and join their routine activities by the time of visit or other scheduled activities in the institution (such as arts and crafts, playing board games or reminiscing activities).
Locations (2)
School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong