Exploring the Influence of Nature-Oriented Chatbots on the Mental Health of Older Adults Living Alone
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
- Enrollment
- 60
- Primary Endpoint
- happiness
Study Overview
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.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 60 Years to 90 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Individuals aged 60 years and above who live alone.
- •Regular users of smartphones, with internet access, and proficient in using LINE.
- •Individuals who consent to participate in the study and sign the consent form.
- •Capable of understanding interactive messages and the content of pre- and post-test questionnaires.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Individuals without smartphones, internet access, or not using LINE.
- •Diagnosed with sensory impairments.
- •Diagnosed with mental illnesses requiring continuous treatment.
Arms & Interventions
Control
Experiment
Intervention: Nature-Oriented Chatbots (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
happiness
Time Frame: up to 8 weeks
Well-being of Older People measure (WOOP)
connection with nature
Time Frame: up to 8 weeks
Connectedness with nature scale (CNS）
loneliness
Time Frame: up to 8 weeks
UCLA loneliness (ULS-8)
Depression
Time Frame: up to 8 weeks
The Geriatric Depression Scale
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported