DST in Reducing Depressive Symptoms, Enhancing Self-esteem, and Promoting Quality of Life Among CCSs
Recruiting · NCT07052110 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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What this trial is about
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Digital storytelling (DST) in reducing depressive symptoms, enhancing self-esteem, and promoting quality of life among Chinese survivors of childhood cancer. Participants in the experimental group will be divided into groups of 6 to 8 childhood cancer survivors to receive the intervention, which comprises four workshops. Each workshop will last 2.5 hours and will be conducted by a qualified interventionist. Parents are not required to attend the workshop. The investigators will provide a waiting room for them. Parents will also be provided with a leaflet developed by Hong Kong Department of Health which contains self-help material for depression. No intervention will be carried out among participants in the control group. However, customary care including medical follow-up, medication prescription, and nursing interventions will be provided, as usual. Parents will also be provided with a leaflet containing self-help materials for depression.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- (1) age between 13 and 18 years;
- (2) able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese; and
- (3) completed the active treatment of cancer.
Exclusion criteria
- survivors with mental and behavioural problems documented in their medical records.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, - Hong Kong, Hong Kong