Body-Mind-Spirit Action Group on the Well-being

Summary

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.

Conditions

• Quality of Life (QOL)
• Depression

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Body-Mind-Spirit

The experimental group participated in a 10-week BMS group intervention, with weekly 130-minute sessions. The intervention combined Eastern philosophy and Western psychotherapy to enhance emotional balance and psychological resilience. Core components included observing merits (recognizing strengths), cultivating gratitude, and practicing forgiveness. Physical activities such as finger dexterity training, diaphragmatic breathing, and stretching supported autonomic regulation and flexibility. Psychological strategies involved positive thinking, emotional expression, and life story sharing. All materials were adapted with audio descriptions for accessibility. Participants with visual impairment received orientation training and volunteer support for transportation and on-site assistance.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Taipei City Hospital

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Principal Investigators

• Chuen-Ru Liu, PhD · Taipei City Hospital Songde Branch

Study Design

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

NONE

Model

SEQUENTIAL

Eligibility

Min Age

20 Years

Max Age

95 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2023-04-26

Primary Completion

2023-07-25

Completion

2024-07-01

Countries

• Taiwan

Study Locations