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ArticleBJPsych open2025

Power of creative arts for older people with chronic pain and depressive symptoms: co-development of the Rewire with Arts protocol and findings from a pilot study.

Tianyin Liu, Hotinpo Sky Kanagawa, Jessica Kang Qi Lee, Dara Kiu Yi Leung, Stephanie Ming Yin Wong, Wai-Wai Kwok, Gloria Hoi Yan Wong, Terry Yat Sang Lum

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Tianyin LiuDepartment of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8194-5342
Hotinpo Sky KanagawaDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Jessica Kang Qi LeeDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Dara Kiu Yi LeungDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Stephanie Ming Yin WongDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Wai-Wai KwokDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Gloria Hoi Yan WongDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1331-942X
Terry Yat Sang LumDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

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Abstract

backgroundChronic pain and depression are common in older people, and creative activities may lower the perceived impact and distress related to the symptoms.

aimsThis study describes the co-development of a creative arts and crafts protocol for older people with chronic pain and depressive symptoms, and investigates its feasibility and potential effects.

methodThis study had two phases. In phase 1, a multidisciplinary expert panel (

resultsQualitative findings supported the programme's feasibility. Participants reflected that the process was engaging and empowering and brought them a sense of achievement and recognition. The quantitative findings evidenced the programme's potential effects in reducing depressive symptoms (

conclusionsOur results support the feasibility of a creative arts and crafts programme and provide preliminary evidence of its impact on reducing depressive symptoms and improving mental health-related quality of life. Given the promising results, a definitive trial is needed to reveal the effectiveness of creative activities in pain management.

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chronic painco-designcreative artsMental health servicesmixed methods

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