Nature-Oriented Chatbots on Older Adults' Mental Health

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Loneliness; Happiness; Depression; Connection With Nature; Anxiety
• Interventions: Behavioral: Nature-Oriented Chatbots

• Registration Number: NCT06423027
• Lead Sponsor: Taipei Medical University

Brief Summary

This study aims to explore the influence of nature-oriented chatbots on the mental health of older adults residing alone. Leveraging the therapeutic potential of nature exposure and the interactive capabilities of chatbot technology, our research seeks to investigate whether engaging with nature-oriented chatbots can mitigate feelings of depression, and loneliness while enhancing overall psychological well-being and quality of life. Through a combination of experimental interventions and psychological assessments, the investigators will assess the impact of nature-oriented chatbots on participants' mental health outcomes.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-04
• Study Start: 2024-05
• Study First Submitted: 2024-05-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-05-15
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-05-15
• Study First Posted: 2024-05-21
• Last Update Posted: 2024-05-21
• Primary Completion: 2024-12
• Study Completion: 2025-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. Individuals aged 60 years and above who live alone.
2. Regular users of smartphones, with internet access, and proficient in using LINE.
3. Individuals who consent to participate in the study and sign the consent form.
4. Capable of understanding interactive messages and the content of pre- and post-test questionnaires.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Individuals without smartphones, internet access, or not using LINE.
2. Diagnosed with sensory impairments.
3. Diagnosed with mental illnesses requiring continuous treatment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Experiment	Nature-Oriented Chatbots	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
connection with nature	up to 8 weeks	Connectedness with nature scale (CNS）
loneliness	up to 8 weeks	UCLA loneliness (ULS-8)
happiness	up to 8 weeks	Well-being of Older People measure (WOOP)
Depression	up to 8 weeks	The Geriatric Depression Scale