PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEM

This study tested whether adding a community health worker to the care team helps children with type 1 diabetes improve blood sugar control and reduce hospital visits. 84 children with type 1 diabetes for over a year and with recent high blood sugar or hospital visits took part. …

This study tested a structured art program for stroke survivors living at home. 144 participants took part to see if making art could improve their confidence and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. The program was designed using a clear theory to guide the activities. Result…

This pilot study tested a 4-week laughter yoga program (8 sessions) in 45 adolescents with mild to moderate intellectual or physical disabilities at a special school in Hong Kong. Half did laughter yoga, half got usual care. The goal was to see if laughter yoga could improve mood…

This study tested whether a structured visual arts program could improve confidence and emotional well-being in stroke survivors living at home. 32 adults who had a stroke at least three months prior took part. The program was designed using a theory-based approach and aimed to b…

This study looked at whether adding social support (like help with jobs and finances) to standard mental health treatment helps refugees with PTSD function better. About 200 unemployed refugees took part. The goal was to see if working closely with local social services improves …