Design and Implementation of a Carer Aromatherapy Training (CAT) Program for Children With Global Developmental Delay in Hong Kong: A Mixed Qualitative Study Using the COM-B Framework
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 30
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- To explore the behaviour change and the experience of adopting CAT programme among parents with children suffer physical disability in Hong Kong.
研究概览
简要总结
This project aims to design and implement a Carer Aromatherapy Training (CAT) program, guided by the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation and Behaviour (COM-B) model, to empower carers with safe and effective aromatherapy practices.
Methods This study will employ a mixed-methods approach to explore behavioural changes and the experience of adopting the CAT programme among parents of children with physical disabilities in Hong Kong. Around 30 carers (preferably parents) of children with global developmental delay from different districts of Hong Kong will be recruited to participate in CAT Program. Following participants' consent to participate, a a one-day (8-hour) face-to-face training program will be given to carers being recruited in the study.
One session of introduction will be given to staffs by certified IFPA aromatherapy nurse in centres on the first session of training programme for introducing the theories of aromatherapy, the possible benefit behind and safety issues they must be aware of. Afterwards, massage sessions will be demonstrated with standardised effleurage, on abdomen and four limbs and return demonstrated.
After the training program, each carer is required to provide a 4-week aromatherapy massage to his/her child (twice per week for around 10-15 minutes).
Qualitative data will be collected from semi-structured interviews and focus groups with questions set based on COM-B framework. Quantitative data will be collected through pre- and post-training surveys and analysed using descriptive statistics and t-test to measure changes in carers motivation and behaviour before and after the CAT programme intervention.
Expected Outcomes and implications Integration of findings will provide a comprehensive understanding of the training's impact. The study is expected to demonstrate that behaviourally-informed training can improve care delivery, to strengthen workforce resilience and improve care quality.
详细描述
Purpose Global developmental delay (GDD) involves significant delays in two or more developmental domains and affects approximately 1-3% of children under the age of 5 years worldwide.The causes of Global Developmental Delay (GDD) are often unknown; however, when identified, they are most commonly associated with genetic factors such as chromosomal abnormalities, single-gene disorders, or copy number variations.
Study Designs The Capacity, Opportunity and Motivation Behaviour (COM-B) model will be used to design and implement a Carer Aromatherapy Training (CAT) program. COM-B model is a theoretical framework for understanding and supporting behaviour change, consisting of six components that are hypothesised to drive behaviour change, namely capacity (physical capability and psychological capability), opportunity (physical opportunity and social opportunity) and motivation (reflective motivation and automatic motivation). This design allows for a comprehensive understanding of behavioural changes among carers by first identifying measurable outcomes and then exploring the underlying experiences and contextual factors.
The study employed a mixed-methods approach to have a better understanding both the quantitative outcomes of behaviour change and the qualitative experiences of carers of children diagnosed with global developmental delay in Hong Kong during and after training.
Carer Aromatherapy Training (CAT) program This program aims to provide aromatherapy training to carers of children diagnosed with GDD in Hong Kong to: i) provide standard training in aromatherapy for carers of children diagnosed with GDD; ii) improve the interaction between carers and children diagnosed with GDD; and iii) explore the changes in carers' capability, opportunity and motivation to use aromatherapy in daily care routines.
Following participants' consent to participate, a a one-day (8-hour) face-to-face training program will be given to carers being recruited in the study. The program will be held in activity rooms of Special Child Care Centres (SCCC) or classrooms. It consists of three modules: (1) Introduction of aromatherapy massage with safety concerns, (2) demonstration of massag steps and (3) return demonstration.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
盲法说明
The IFPA aromatherapy who delivers the training programme will be masked for the outcome measurements.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Carer aged 18 or above (preferably parents) with children having global developmental delay.
- •Carers who has not received any aromatherapy training.
排除标准
- •Carers cannot communicate with English or Chinese.
研究组 & 干预措施
Parents with children having global developmental delay.
The inclusion criteria of participants are:
- Carer aged 18 or above (preferably parents) with children having global developmental delay.
- Carers who has not received any aromatherapy training. Following participants' consent to participate, an 8-hour face-to-face training program will be given to carers being recruited in the study. The program will be held in an activity room of special child care centres. It consists of three modules: (1) Introduction of aromatherapy massage with safety, (2) demonstration of massage steps and (3) return demonstration
干预措施: Carer Aromatherapy Training (CAT) program and home massage with massage oil with the mixture of Petitgrain Mandarin (Citrus reticulate) essential oil and fractionated coconut oil (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
To explore the behaviour change and the experience of adopting CAT programme among parents with children suffer physical disability in Hong Kong.
时间窗: From enrollment to the end of the qualitative interview
Measurements The Capacity, Opportunity and Motivation Behaviour (COM-B) model is a theoretical framework for understanding and supporting behaviour change, consisting of six components that are hypothesised to drive behaviour change, namely capacity (physical capability and psychological capability), opportunity (physical opportunity and social opportunity) and motivation (reflective motivation and automatic motivation). This design allows for a comprehensive understanding of behavioural changes among carers by first identifying measurable outcomes and then exploring the underlying experiences and contextual factors.
Explore the behaviour change and the experience of adopting CAT programme among parents with children suffer physical disability in Hong Kong.
时间窗: From enrollment to the end of the qualitative interview up to 40 weeks
MeasurementsThe Capacity, Opportunity and Motivation Behaviour (COM-B) model is a theoretical framework for understanding and supporting behaviour change, consisting of six components that are hypothesised to drive behaviour change, namely capacity (physical capability and psychological capability), opportunity (physical opportunity and social opportunity) and motivation (reflective motivation and automatic motivation). This design allows for a comprehensive understanding of behavioural changes among carers by first identifying measurable outcomes and then exploring the underlying experiences and contextual factors.
次要结局
- Psychosocial well-being on parents(From enrollment to the end of the intervention up to 40 weeks)
研究者
Dr Veronica LAI Sze Ki
Assistant Professor
Hong Kong Metropolitan University