Mind-Body Intervention for Older Adults in Long-term Care
The Effects of Mind-Body Intervention Versus Befriending Intervention on Loneliness for Older Adults in Long-term Care: A Randomised Controlled Trial
The University of Hong Kong
120 participants
Apr 17, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Long-term care residents aged 60 or above
- Communicable in Cantonese/Chinese
- Mentally competent (Abbreviated Mental Test score >6)
- Could read, write and understand Chinese language
- Able to provide written consent
Exclusion Criteria2
- Have regular practice of mindfulness once a week or more during the past 6 months
- Have any other contraindication or severe comorbidity that may limit their full participation (e.g. acute psychiatric conditions, severe hearing, vision impairment, or severe medical condition etc).
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Interventions
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.
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).
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NCT06932731