Effectiveness of Hybrid Learning Mode of Volunteer Training

NCT05686291 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2021-2022-0403
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 64
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

As the effectiveness of the hybrid volunteer training in Hong Kong is under-studied, this experimental study aims to develop a hybrid learning mode of volunteer training that increase volunteering-related self-efficacy and its associated outcomes among volunteer. In particular, this study compares the efficacy of hybrid volunteer training with the wait-list control group. The volunteer training will consist of a 6-module online course, followed by 5 face-to-face courses. Each module will consist of the key volunteer training component presented in in written or video format. Materials will be presented interactively to facilitate engagement.

Conditions

Healthy Volunteer

Keywords

Volunteer training; Hybrid learning mode; Mental illness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Change from Baseline Assessment in Self-Efficacy Towards Service on the Self-Efficacy Towards Service (SETS) Scale at Post-intervention Assessment and Follow-up Assessment

  The SETS scale assess the change in a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5).

  Before intervention, Immediately after intervention, and 4 weeks after intervention

• Change from Baseline Assessment in Mental Health-related Knowledge on the Mental Health Knowledge Schedule (MAKS) at Post-intervention Assessment and Follow-up Assessment

  The MAKS assess the change in a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5).

  Before intervention and Immediately after intervention, and 4 weeks after intervention

• Change from Baseline Assessment in Views of Empowerment on the Empowerment Scale at Post-intervention Assessment and Follow-up Assessment

  The Empowerment Scale assess the change in a 9-point scale of agreement, ranging from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (9).

  Before intervention and Immediately after intervention, and 4 weeks after intervention

• Change from Baseline Assessment in View of Recovery on the Recovery Scale at Post-intervention Assessment and Follow-up Assessment

  The Recovery Scale assess the change in a 9-point scale of agreement, ranging from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (9).

  Before intervention and Immediately after intervention, and 4 weeks after intervention

• Change from Baseline Assessment in Mental Health-related Behaviors on the Intended Behaviour subscale of the Reported and Intended Behaviour Scale (RIBS) at Post-intervention Assessment and Follow-up Assessment

  The RIBS assess the change in a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from strongly disagree to engage in the stated behavior (1) to strongly agree with engaging in the stated behavior (5).

  Before intervention and Immediately after intervention, and 4 weeks after intervention

• Change from Baseline Assessment in Public Attitudes Toward Mental Illness on the Stigma and Acceptance Scale at Post-intervention Assessment and Follow-up Assessment

  The Stigma and Acceptance Scale assess the change in a 6-point Likert scale, ranging from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (6).

  Before intervention and Immediately after intervention, and 4 weeks after intervention

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Change from Baseline Assessment in Psychological Wellbeing on the World Health Organisation-Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5) at Post-intervention Assessment and Follow-up Assessment

  Before intervention and Immediately after intervention, and 4 weeks after intervention

• Change from Baseline Assessment in Anxiety Symptom on the General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) at Post-intervention Assessment and Follow-up Assessment

  Before intervention and Immediately after intervention and 4 weeks after intervention

• Change from Baseline Assessment in Depressive Symptom on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) at Post-intervention Assessment and Follow-up Assessment

  Before intervention and Immediately after intervention, and 4 weeks after intervention

• Change from Baseline Assessment in Quality of Life on the Twelve-item short-form (SF-12) health survey at Post-intervention Assessment and Follow-up Assessment

  Before intervention and Immediately after intervention, and 4 weeks after intervention

Study Arms (2)

Treatment group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the treatment condition start the online volunteer training immediately after randomization and completed the online module within 2-week. Then they are invited to attend the face-to-face training within 1-week. They will complete the post-intervention assessment right after they finish the face-to-face training, and be invited to participate in an interview.

Behavioral: Hybrid volunteer training programme

Wait-list control group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in the waitlist control group will wait for 4 weeks without the training and then complete the post-intervention assessment. The waitlist control participants will start training (equivalent to that of the treatment group) immediately after completing the post-intervention assessment.

Interventions

Hybrid volunteer training programme BEHAVIORAL

The volunteer training will consist of a 6-module online course, followed by 5 face-to-face courses, incorporating the key volunteer training components, including Keyes theory, bio-psycho-social model, stress bucket model, recovery model and CHIME model.

Treatment group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Hong Kong residents
• Age ≥18 years
• Willing to participate in volunteer service
• Being able to read Chinese
• Have a computer, tablet and/or smartphone device with Internet access
• Have a regular email address
• Willing to give informed consent and comply with the trial protocol

You may not qualify if:

• Unable to communicate with Cantonese.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Education University of Hong Kong: lead
• Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service: collaborator

Study Sites (2)

Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service

Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong

Location

The Education University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Kevin, Ka Shing CHAN

  The Education University of Hong Kong

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor, Head of Department of Psychology

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 6, 2023
• First Posted: January 17, 2023
• Study Start: August 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2023
• Study Completion: December 31, 2023
• Last Updated: February 28, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

HK (2)