RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06723301

Chatbot-based Assistant to Improve Problem-solving Skills in Parents of Children With ASD

Sponsor

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Dec 12, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate how a Chatbot-based assistant can improve problem-solving skills and coping strategies in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

(i) providing long-term care for children with a diagnosis of ASD from a qualified clinician according to the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders - Fifth Edition (DSM-5), confirmed through the provision of written documentation by parents, (ii) who identified as the primary caregiver of the children with ASD, (iii) who are older than 18 years old, and (iv) who have the ability to communicate in and read Chinese.

Exclusion Criteria1

(i) who attended other parent training programs at the same time, (ii) who declined to complete the three scheduled assessments, and (iii) who had a diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorders (such as schizophrenia and severe bipolar disorder) or cognitive impairment.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALChatbot-base problem-solving skills training(PSST)

The intervention incorporates eight sessions: Session 1 involves rapport building, understanding relevant personal and medical history, and introducing the Chatbot-based program and worksheet; Session 2 focuses on maintaining brightness and optimism when faced with a specific obstacle; Sessions 3-7 involve the continued application of problem-solving skills training(PSST) to identify problems and the promotion of problem-solving strategies and skills in vivo, including (a) identifying the problem, (b) determining the options, (c) evaluating and choosing the best option, (d) acting according to the best option, and (e) seeing if it works; and Session 8 involves a review of PSST principles and termination.