Visual Arts-based Intervention for Community-dwelling Stroke Survivors
Macau32 participantsStarted 2023-09-21
Plain-language summary
Stroke is the major cause of disability worldwide and leads to psychosocial issues for community-dwelling stroke survivors in their recovery journey. Previous studies showed the benefits of visual arts-based interventions in enhancing self-efficacy and psychosocial functions. However, the interventions were not well designed with a theoretical framework. This study will investigate the effects of a theory-driven visual arts-based intervention on community-dwelling stroke survivors' psychosocial outcomes. A two-arm randomised controlled trial will be conducted. This is a feasibility trial to test the preliminary effects of this intervention and assess its feasibility and acceptability.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Aged 18 years old or above
✓. A clinical diagnosis of first-ever or recurrent ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke
✓. At least three months after stroke onset
✓. Living at home
✓. The total score of Hong Kong Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA) above the second percentile
✓. At least stage four of upper limb function was assessed by Brunnstrom recovery stages (BRS)
✓. Able to remain in a sitting position on a chair or wheelchair independently or with support
✓. Able to communicate with Cantonese or Putonghua
Exclusion criteria
✕. Other diagnoses or diseases causing pre-existing physical disability or psychosocial problems
✕. Dysphasia, hearing, or visual impairments
What they're measuring
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Self-efficacy
Timeframe: Change from baseline (T0) to immediately (T1) after completion of the intervention