Publications by authors named "Kim-Wan Daniel Young"
This pilot randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the feasibility and potential outcomes of an innovative 16-session multicomponent intervention model to improve cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by promoting healthy lifestyle, cognitive skills, tai chi and mindfulness practices. This study was a multicentre, randomized controlled, two-arm, parallel-group, unblinded trial in Hong Kong. 57 Chinese older adults with MCI recruited from three local elderly centers were randomly assigned to either the control or intervention group.
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- The study evaluated a customized mindfulness-based intervention (MBI, REMIND 2.0) aimed at aiding personal recovery for individuals with mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Participants were randomly assigned to either the MBI group or a relaxation training (RT) group, and their progress was measured using various mental health metrics before, after the intervention, and one month later.
- Findings showed that MBI significantly improved personal recovery outcomes compared to RT, with participants reporting sustained benefits except in positive mood, while RT participants experienced a decline in resilience over time.
Aim: The prevalence rate of mental illness in Chinese communities is high, but Chinese clients tend to underutilize mental health services. Caregivers may play an important role in mental health early detection and intervention, but few studies have investigated their roles in community mental health services. This study compared the effectiveness of an early detection and intervention programme, the Community Mental Health Intervention Project, for two groups in the context of Hong Kong - clients with and without caregivers.
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