This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of an environmental sensory stimulation intervention in residential homes in Hong Kong. A multi-center, double-blind, parallel-group, mixed-methods randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate these factors. Participants included older adults who received fewer than one visit from family members per month and reported feelings of loneliness. A cluster randomization technique was utilized to assign participants to either the treatment group or the control group. The treatment group engaged in a sensory stimulation intervention in addition to receiving standard care, while the control group received only standard care for the same duration. A combination of qualitative and quantitative data was collected and analyzed before the intervention, at the midpoint, and immediately after the intervention, focusing on both psychological and physiological outcomes. The study will also discuss the challenges encountered and the overall feasibility of the intervention.

Authors:
Doreen Wing Han Au, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong
Siu Yin Becky Li, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong
Ching Man Queenie Kwan, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong
Sze Ki Veronica Lai, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong
Sau Kuen Lo, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Doreen Wing Han Au is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University in Hong Kong.

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