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A Pilot Study on Animal-Assisted Intervention in Correctional Settings

Без фазы С лечением Psychological Wellbeing Animal-assisted Intervention

Ориентир для пациента и семьи

Простыми словами

Автоматическая сводка по структурированным данным реестра. Она помогает сориентироваться, но не заменяет официальный протокол или оценку врача.

Что изучают
В протоколе указаны: Animal-Assisted Intervention.
Кому может быть актуально
Состояния в реестре: Psychological Wellbeing, Animal-assisted Intervention. Базовые параметры: от 18 лет · Все.
Что важно проверить
Возраст, диагноз и пол — только базовые ориентиры. Предыдущее лечение, анализы и другие обязательные условия указаны ниже в критериях участия.
Где проводится
Гонконг
Следующий шаг
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Официальное название

Animal-Assisted Intervention: An Effectiveness Study Using Qualitative and Quantitative Measures on Offenders With Mental Illnesses in Hong Kong

Обзор

Mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress are particularly prevalent among incarcerated individuals and are considered risk factors for recidivism. Leveraging the natural human-animal bond, animal-assisted intervention (AAI) offers a less threatening alternative to engage incarcerated individuals and address their mental health needs. As an initial effort to help promote rehabilitative security in Hong Kong, the current study examines the acceptability and effectiveness of a brief animal-assisted program among offenders in local secured facilities.

Вмешательства

  • Поведенческое Animal-Assisted Intervention
    A brief animal-assisted intervention is offered on a group basis across four sessions. Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes and covers the same themes but through different exercises. These themes include effective communication, behavioral principles, problem-solving, and teamwork. The first part of a session involves learning to give effective single-component commands to a rehabilitative dog under the guidance of a professional dog handler. The second part of a session involves the app

Первичные конечные точки

  • Change in common psychopathology as measured with the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale - 21 Items [Срок оценки: At the beginning of each sessions, approximately one week after completion of the treatment, and one month after the treatment]
  • Change in emotional state as measured with the International Positive and Negative Affect Schedule Short Form [Срок оценки: At the beginning and at the end of each session, up to a total of four sessions]
  • Change in heart rate variability [Срок оценки: At the beginning and at the end of each session, up to a total of four sessions]
  • Change in skin conductance [Срок оценки: At the beginning and at the end of each session, up to a total of four sessions]
Вторичные конечные точки (8)
  • Change in disciplinary offences and privileges during incarceration [Срок оценки: At each session, up to a total of four sessions, and within a week after the treatment]
  • Change in trauma-related psychopathology as measured with the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 [Срок оценки: Before treatment, within a week after treatment, and one month after treatment]
  • Change in empathy as measured with the Brief Interpersonal Reactivity Index [Срок оценки: Before treatment, within a week after treatment, and one month after treatment]
  • Change in self-efficacy as measured with the New General Self-Efficacy Scale [Срок оценки: Before treatment, within a week after treatment, and one month after treatment]
  • Change in psychological flexibility as measured with the Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory [Срок оценки: Before treatment, within a week after treatment, and one month after treatment]
  • Change in openness to treatment as measured with the Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help [Срок оценки: Before treatment, within a week after treatment, and one month after treatment if feasible]
  • Change in social interactions [Срок оценки: At each session, up to a total of four sessions, and within a week after the treatment]
  • Subjective experience with the treatment [Срок оценки: Within a month after the treatment]

Критерии участия

Критерии включения

  • persons-in-custody
  • aged 18 or older
  • understand Cantonese

Критерии исключения

  • an allergy, a fear, or a dislike toward dogs
  • a history of aggression toward animals
  • a criminal history involving animals
  • a history of neurodevelopmental disorders
  • active psychosis or mania
  • active suicidality

Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.

Здоровые добровольцы: Да

Дизайн исследования

Распределение
Не применимо
Модель
Одна группа
Маскирование
Открытое
Основная цель
Лечение

Центры проведения

Гонконг · 1 центр
  • Hong Kong Correctional Services Department — Гонконг

Идентификаторы

NCT: NCT06968351 · EA240679

Первоисточники (государственные реестры)

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