Protocol for a mixed-methods randomised controlled trial evaluating the psychosocial effects of an expressive arts-based intervention on adults with age-related macular degeneration.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-088311 and PMC identifier 11667341.
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Abstract
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a prevalent eye disease among middle-aged and older adults. AMD leaves the patient with irreversible deteriorating vision, which profoundly impacts their daily lives and psychosocial well-being. Given the limited studies addressing the psychosocial needs of adults with AMD and, in particular, using an expressive arts-based intervention (EXABI) as an intervention, this study aims to investigate the effectiveness of such an intervention in enhancing the psychosocial well-being of adults with AMD. This study will employ a mixed-methods randomised controlled trial design. One hundred fifty-four participants with AMD will be recruited and randomised into either the EXABI or treatment-as-usual waitlist control group. Participants will respond to a battery of measurements regarding their psychosocial condition at four time points: baseline (T<sub>0</sub>), 2 months after baseline (postintervention, T<sub>1</sub>), 5 months after baseline (T<sub>2</sub>) and 8 months after baseline (T<sub>3</sub>). A subgroup of participants will also share their experiences through in-depth interviews at T<sub>1</sub> and T<sub>3</sub> to help further understand the mechanism and effect of the intervention. Quantitative data will be analysed by mixed-effects models and path analysis, whereas qualitative data will be analysed by adopting the thematic analysis approach. The two sets of data will be integrated to provide a comprehensive view of the effectiveness and mechanisms of the intervention. This study has obtained ethical approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee of the University of Hong Kong (Ref. no.: EA210606). All research procedures will be conducted upon receiving signed written consent forms from participants. The findings of the study will also be presented at international conferences and published in peer-reviewed academic journals. NCT05675150, prospectively registered.
Medical subject headings
- Macular Degeneration
- Art Therapy