Effectiveness of GO for Transitional Housing Residents

Effectiveness of the Green Oasis (GO) Wellness Program for Residents Living in Concordia Tsat Sing Kong Transitional Housing Estate

The goal of this pre-post study is to enhance the health and wellness of the residents in the Concordia Tsat Sing Kong Transitional Housing Estate. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Green Oasis (GO) wellness program in:

1. Increase health awareness and engaging in health promoting activities, including more physical activities/walking, gardening.
2. Enhance happiness and quality of life.

Participants will:

• complete physical exercises, gardening, and interact with the GO website
• receive health talks

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 10 or above.
• Scored >6 in the Abbreviated Mental Test; a cut-off point of 6 is valid in differentiating between normal and abnormal cognitive functions for geriatric clients.
• Can understand Cantonese.
• Able to take part in light exercise and stretching.
• Have access to smartphone and internet.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have a serious organic disease or malignant tumor.
• Have a mental disorder diagnosed by neurologists or psychiatrists.
• Experienced drug addiction