Nature-Oriented Chatbots on Older Adults' Mental Health

Taipei Medical University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Happiness; Loneliness; Connection With Nature; Depression; Anxiety

Treatments: Behavioral: Nature-Oriented Chatbots

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06423027

N202403042

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 60 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 60 to 90 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Individuals aged 60 years and above who live alone.
2. Regular users of smartphones, with internet access, and proficient in using LINE.
3. Individuals who consent to participate in the study and sign the consent form.
4. Capable of understanding interactive messages and the content of pre- and post-test questionnaires.

Exclusion criteria

1. Individuals without smartphones, internet access, or not using LINE.
2. Diagnosed with sensory impairments.
3. Diagnosed with mental illnesses requiring continuous treatment.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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60 participants in 2 patient groups

Control

No Intervention group

Experiment

Experimental group

Treatment:

Behavioral: Nature-Oriented Chatbots