Art Therapy for Enhancing Well-Being in Solitary Older Adults
NCT ID: NCT06763757
Last Updated: 2025-01-10
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
22 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-01-07
2025-05-31
Brief Summary
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Both groups will undergo evaluations before and after the 12-week study period. The assessments will include the Taiwanese version of the WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to measure changes in psychological health and life satisfaction. The findings aim to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of art therapy as a non-pharmacological intervention for improving the well-being of solitary older adults.
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Detailed Description
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Living alone presents significant emotional and social challenges for older adults, increasing the risk of depression, isolation, and reduced quality of life. Art therapy, which combines creativity with emotional expression, offers a promising, non-invasive approach to address these issues. While its benefits are documented in other populations, its specific impact on solitary older adults is not fully understood. This study aims to provide evidence on how structured art therapy programs can support this group.
This study investigates the effects of art therapy on the mental health and quality of life of solitary older adults. Solitary living often increases the risk of depression, isolation, and reduced life satisfaction, making non-pharmacological interventions like art therapy a promising approach to address these challenges. This randomized controlled trial evaluates the feasibility and effectiveness of a structured art therapy program in enhancing psychological well-being and overall quality of life.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group. The experimental group will attend 12 weekly art therapy sessions, each lasting 90 minutes. These sessions include hands-on art creation, discussions on art observation and interpretation, and reflective exercises to explore personal emotions and experiences. The program is designed to foster self-expression, enhance interpersonal connections, and promote emotional resilience. The control group will not receive any intervention and will continue their usual daily routines. Both groups will complete standardized assessments before and after the 12-week study period.
Evaluations will use the Taiwanese version of the WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to measure changes in psychological health and life satisfaction. The data collected will compare outcomes between the two groups to determine the impact of the art therapy intervention.
This study has been reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch. Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants, and their data will be securely stored and de-identified to ensure confidentiality. The findings aim to provide valuable insights into the use of art therapy as a scalable, non-pharmacological intervention for improving the mental health and quality of life of solitary older adults.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Art Therapy Intervention Group
Participants in the experimental group will attend 12 weekly art therapy sessions, each lasting 90 minutes. These sessions are designed to enhance emotional well-being, foster self-expression, and improve interpersonal connections through guided art activities. The program includes creating art, observing and discussing art pieces, and engaging in reflective exercises to explore personal emotions and experiences. Each session is structured to build upon the previous ones, beginning with activities to establish trust and comfort, progressing to deeper emotional exploration, and culminating in a final creative project. The sessions are led by trained facilitators and supervised by licensed occupational therapists. Evaluations will be conducted before and after the 12-week program using the Taiwanese version of the WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to assess changes in mental health and quality of life
Art Therapy Program
The Art Therapy Program consists of 12 weekly group sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, designed to improve emotional well-being and quality of life in solitary older adults. Participants engage in structured activities that include creating art (e.g., drawing and painting), observing and interpreting art pieces, and reflective discussions to explore personal emotions and experiences. The sessions are led by trained facilitators under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists. This intervention follows a thematic progression: initial sessions focus on building trust and self-expression, mid-sessions deepen emotional awareness, and final sessions culminate in a creative project reflecting the participant's personal growth. Unlike other interventions, this program is tailored specifically for older adults living alone, addressing their unique challenges of isolation and reduced social interaction.
No Intervention Control Group
Participants in the control group will not receive any intervention during the study period and will continue with their usual daily routines. They will complete two evaluations: one at baseline before the start of the study and another after 12 weeks. These evaluations will use the Taiwanese version of the WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to measure mental health and quality of life. The data collected will serve as a comparison to determine the effectiveness of the art therapy intervention in the experimental group.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Art Therapy Program
The Art Therapy Program consists of 12 weekly group sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, designed to improve emotional well-being and quality of life in solitary older adults. Participants engage in structured activities that include creating art (e.g., drawing and painting), observing and interpreting art pieces, and reflective discussions to explore personal emotions and experiences. The sessions are led by trained facilitators under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists. This intervention follows a thematic progression: initial sessions focus on building trust and self-expression, mid-sessions deepen emotional awareness, and final sessions culminate in a creative project reflecting the participant's personal growth. Unlike other interventions, this program is tailored specifically for older adults living alone, addressing their unique challenges of isolation and reduced social interaction.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Living alone.
3. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score between 24 and 30, indicating no significant cognitive impairment.
4. Capable of providing informed consent.
5. Physically able to participate in art-related activities such as drawing or painting.
6. Not currently undergoing psychiatric medication treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.
Exclusion Criteria
2. History of brain injury or severe psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia or major depressive disorder requiring hospitalization.
3. Physical disabilities or motor impairments that prevent participation in art activities.
4. Participation in similar art therapy studies within the past 6 months.
5. Strong aversion or resistance to art therapy activities.
65 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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National Yunlin University of Science and Technology
UNKNOWN
National Taiwan University Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Central Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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202410001RINA
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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