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Primary Purpose:
To evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally adapted BMS group intervention on holistic well-being, depressive symptoms, sleep parameters, and quality of life in individuals with visual impairment.
Study Objective:
This study aims to find out whether a 10-week BMS group program can help people with visual impairment feel emotionally better, improve their overall well-being, enhance sleep quality, and experience a higher quality of life.
Intervention Description:
The BMS group meets once a week for 10 weeks, with each session lasting about 2 hours. Sessions include guided discussions, storytelling, and experiential activities drawn from both Eastern and Western philosophies. These practices focus on:
Appreciating kindness in others Letting go of past hurt (forgiveness) Practicing mindfulness and living in the present moment
What the Researchers Want to Know:
Does the program help participants feel less depressed? Does it help them feel more balanced, hopeful, and connected in daily life? Does it improve their sleep and overall well-being?
Participants:
About 30 community-dwelling adults with visual impairment will take part in the study. They will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:
The intervention group will join the BMS sessions for 10 weeks. The control group will continue their usual community activities with no new program.
All participants will complete surveys at three points: before the program starts, at the midpoint (week 5), and after the program ends (week 10). These surveys assess levels of depression, well-being, sleep quality, and life satisfaction. Some participants in the BMS group will also be invited to join short interviews to share their experiences-such as feeling more grateful, confident, or resilient.
Overall Goal:
The goal of this study is to determine whether a supportive, culturally adapted group program can help people with vision loss feel stronger, less depressed, more connected, and better equipped to manage their daily lives. Previous findings suggest that BMS group therapy effectively enhances sleep duration and significantly improves quality of life-especially in psychological well-being-among visually impaired individuals. These findings support the integration of BMS therapy into holistic care strategies to promote emotional resilience, well-being, and personal growth in this population.
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This study aims to evaluate the effects of a culturally adapted BMS group intervention on holistic well-being, depressive symptoms, sleep quality, and overall quality of life among individuals with visual impairment. The BMS model integrates principles of Eastern and Western psychological and spiritual care. Through practices such as awareness cultivation, forgiveness, gratitude, and mindfulness, it seeks to enhance emotional resilience and psychological recovery.
A quasi-experimental controlled design will be adopted. Thirty community-dwelling adults with visual impairment will be recruited and randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in a 10-week BMS group program, meeting once a week for approximately two hours per session. Each session includes thematic discussions, mindfulness exercises, therapeutic storytelling, and activities focused on gratitude and forgiveness. All materials and course designs are adapted to meet the specific needs of individuals with visual impairment and are delivered by a trained professional team.
All participants will complete standardized questionnaires at three time points: pre-intervention (baseline), mid-intervention (week 5), and post-intervention (week 10). These assessments will measure levels of depression, psychological well-being, sleep quality, and life satisfaction. In addition, a subset of participants from the intervention group will be invited to participate in interviews to collect qualitative data and supplement quantitative findings.
This study aims to explore the potential mechanisms by which BMS intervention promotes psychological health and quality of life in individuals with visual impairment. The findings may serve as empirical support for the development of non-pharmacological mental health interventions and community care models, offering valuable implications for practice and policy advancement.
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