A Brief Body-mind-spirit Intervention to Promote Positive Emotions

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Integrating ICT in health promotion has been suggested to offer many advantages compared to traditional approaches to promote well-being. Research has shown the positive effects of a body-mind-spirit (BMS) approach in enhancing health and well-being. We will develop and assess a pilot trial involving a holistic BMS approach to promote positive emotion change, emotion regulation and self-awareness through an ICT-supported program in a community setting.

Detailed Description
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The body-mind-spirit (BMS) approach views the three components as a connected, balanced system that interacts with one another harmoniously. With the well-established academic-community partnership between HKU and Caritas-Hong Kong, our pilot trial aims to build upon the previous experiences by Caritas-Hong Kong and investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of a BMS approach in enhancing positive emotions and well-being among community participants. This trial is an innovative attempt at conducting an ICT-supported online intervention with community participants. It would also help meet the urgent need for brief, community-based preventive mental health promotion, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Official Title
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A Brief Body-mind-spirit Intervention to Promote Positive Emotions - a Pilot Trial

Conditions
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Emotions, Stress

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: BMS program


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Chinese-speaking; Individuals aged 18 years and above; No history of diagnosed mental illness; Access to an internet-connected computer. Exclusion Criteria: Individuals who cannot meet the inclusion criteria.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 100 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Intervention arm<br>BMS program | Behavioral: BMS program<br>* A BMS program with three components: relaxation exercises, healthy eating, expressive arts therapy<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Positive emotion | Change assessed by the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS). The minimum and maximum of SHS are 4 to 24, respectively. A higher score means a better outcome. | Baseline and one month | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stress level | Change assessed by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The minimum and maximum of SHS are 0 to 16, respectively. A higher score means a worse outcome. | Baseline and one month | 
| Personal well-being | Change assessed by a one-item Personal Happiness scale. The minimum and maximum of SHS are 0 to 10, respectively. A higher score means a better outcome. | Baseline and one month | 
| Family well-being | Change assessed by a 3-item Family well-being scale. The minimum and maximum are 0 to 30, respectively. A higher score means a better outcome. | Baseline and one month | 
| Negative emotion | Change assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire-4. The minimum and maximum of SHS are 0 to 28, respectively. A higher score means a worse outcome. | Baseline and one month | 
| Sleep quality | Change assessed by the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). The minimum and maximum of SHS are 0 to 28, respectively. A higher score means a worse outcome. | Baseline and one month | 
| Knowledge and attitudes towards and practice of the holistic BMS health care approach | Change assessed by outcome-based questions. A score of each question ranges from 1-5. A higher score a better outcome. | Baseline and one month | 
| Perceived benefits of the BMS program | Assessed by outcome-based questions with categorical choices | One month | 
| Sharing of BMS with others | Assessed by outcome-based questions with categorical choices | One month | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Personal well-being, Family well-being