Chinese Poem Writing for Improving Mental Wellbeing
This research proposal aims to explore the impact of poem writing on the well-being of adult volunteers serving patients recovering from mental illness in Hong Kong. The research design was a single-arm intervention study with 30 participants. The intervention consists of two sessions of poem writing, each lasting for
| Condition(s) | Well-Being, Psychological, Happiness |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | This research proposal aims to explore the impact of poem writing on the well-being of adult volunteers serving patients recovering from mental illness in Hong Kong. The research design was a single-arm intervention study with 30 participants. The intervention consists of two sessions of poem writing, each lasting for 3 hours, led by experienced Chinese teachers or drama directors. The themes of the poems will focus on accomplishment, joy, and gratitude. The primary outcomes are mental well-being and happiness, measured using the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale and a single-item happiness scale. Feasibility outcomes include recruitment rate, retention rate, and acceptability of the interventions. Secondary outcomes include depressive symptoms, anxiety, interest in poem writ |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteers serving for people recovering from mental illness or other community residents * Aged 18 years old and above * Able to understand Cantonese and read Chinese Exclusion Criteria: * Physically or mentally unable to communicate * Unwilling to participate or give consent * Being involved in other similar activities or research |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Hong Kong Metropolitan University |
| Locations | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
| Start date | 2024-06-13 |
| NCT ID | NCT06581952 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06581952 |