A Theory-driven Visual Arts-based Intervention for Community-dwelling Stroke Survivors

Launched by THE NETHERSOLE SCHOOL OF NURSING · Mar 28, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a special program that uses visual arts to help people who have had a stroke improve their mental and emotional well-being. Many stroke survivors face challenges in their recovery, and this study aims to see if art can help them feel better and more confident as they heal. Researchers will compare the effects of this art-based program with standard care to find out how effective it is for stroke survivors living at home.

To participate in the trial, you must be at least 18 years old and have had a stroke at least three months ago. You should be able to sit independently or with support, communicate in Cantonese or Putonghua, and read traditional or simplified Chinese. If you join, you can expect to engage in creative activities that may help boost your recovery journey. It's important to note that you cannot participate if you have certain other health issues or are already involved in other recovery programs.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Aged 18 years old or above
• • 2. A clinical diagnosis of first-ever or recurrent ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke
• • 3. At least three months after stroke onset
• • 4. Living at home
• • 5. Hong Kong Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA) above the second percentile
• • 6. At least stage four of upper limb function was assessed by Brunnstrom recovery stages (BRS)
• • 7. Able to remain in a sitting position on a chair or wheelchair independently or with support
• • 8. Able to communicate with Cantonese or Putonghua
• • 9. Able to read traditional or simplified Chinese
• • 10. Able to provide written informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Other diagnoses or diseases causing pre-existing physical disability or psychosocial problems
• • 2. Dysphasia, hearing, or visual impairments
• • 3. Any substance abuse affected their health status
• • 4. Already taken a visual arts-based intervention for stroke recovery
• • 5. Currently taking part in other research for psychosocial recovery
• • 6. Currently receiving psychosocial therapy or intervention