Protocol for Psychosocial Interventions Based on Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit (IBMS) Model for Children with Eczema and Their Parent Caregivers.
PURPOSE
Eczema is a pediatric skin disease that affects the psychosocial well-being of both children and their parent caregivers. This paper outlines a protocol for an experimental study that evaluates the effectiveness of a psychosocial empowerment program for children with eczema and their parent caregivers.


METHOD
A multi-center randomized controlled trial is proposed, where parent-child dyads are randomized into two arms: an intervention group and wait-list control group. The intervention is delivered to participants in a parallel group format based on the Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit model which focuses on holistic well-being. Quality of life is measured before and after the intervention is provided, and five weeks after the intervention has been completed.


DISCUSSION
The suggested model fills a research gap in existing interventions, and provides new knowledge by evaluating the effectiveness of a tailored psychosocial intervention, delivered in group settings, for parent-child dyads affected by eczema.
['Fung|Y L|YL|', 'Lau|Bobo Hi Po|BHP|http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7813-2738', 'Tam|Michelle Yi Jun|MYJ|', 'Xie|Qianwen|Q|', 'Chan|Cecilia L W|CLW|', 'Chan|Celia H Y|CHY|']
psychosocial intervention Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit children Eczema parent caregivers