This study aims to develop and evaluate a two-day, one-night family-centered Forest Therapy program, exploring its feasibility and effectiveness on children's physical and psychological development as well as parental stress.
The research plans to recruit 16 families, each consisting of one child aged 5 to 6 who is receiving early intervention services and both of their parents. The program incorporates the six core elements of Forest Therapy-plants, water, diet, psychology, climate, and exercise therapy-while integrating multi-sensory experiences and group interaction. Outcome evaluations will include physiological and psychological assessments, questionnaires, and interviews with both children and parents to examine pre- and post-intervention differences and gather feedback on the program.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
16
This two-day family-centered forest therapy program incorporates the six core elements of Forest Therapy-plants, water, diet, psychology, climate, and exercise therapy-while integrating multi-sensory experiences and group interaction.
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
Actigraphy
Actigraphy is a non-invasive method of monitoring human rest/activity cycles.
Time frame: 3 days before 2-day camp untile 3 days after camp
Multidimensional Attention Test
The Multidimensional Attention Test (MAT) is a psychological assessment tool designed to evaluate different aspects of attention in children or adolescents.
Time frame: Day 1 before the camp, day 2 immediately after the camp, 1 week after the camp
Children's Motivation Questionnaire
Designed to evaluate children's motivation in engaging with tasks or activities
Time frame: Day-2 immediately after the camp
Parent-Child Relationship Inventory
The Parent-Child Relationship Inventory (PCRI) assesses parents' attitudes toward parenting and their relationship with their child, covering support, involvement, communication, and discipline.
Time frame: Day 1 before the camp, day 2 immediately after the camp, 1 week after the camp
Parenting Stress Index-Four Edition short form
The Parenting Stress Index, Fourth Edition Short Form (PSI-4-SF) is a 36-item questionnaire designed to quickly assess parenting stress. It evaluates three core domains: Parental Distress, Parent-Child Dysfunctional Interaction, and Difficult Child, helping identify stress levels that may affect parent-child relationships and guide intervention.
Time frame: Day 1 before the camp, day 2 immediately after the camp, 1 week after the camp
Satisfaction Questionnaire
To measure individuals' perceived satisfaction
Time frame: Day 2 immediately after the camp
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