A Theory-driven Visual Arts-based Intervention for Community-dwelling Stroke Survivors
Stroke, Psychosocial Problem
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Stroke focused on measuring Stroke, Psychosocial functioning, Self-Efficacy
Eligibility Criteria
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 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 Able to read traditional or simplified Chinese Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Other diagnoses or diseases causing pre-existing physical disability or psychosocial problems Dysphasia, hearing, or visual impairments Any substance abuse affected their health status Already taken a visual arts-based intervention for stroke recovery Currently taking part in other research for psychosocial recovery Currently receiving psychosocial therapy or intervention
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Intervention group
Control group
Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive usual care with the four-week visual arts-based intervention.
Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive usual stroke care.