Perceptions and experiences of a multicomponent traditional Chinese medicine lifestyle medicine program for depression: a qualitative study
This study provides fresh in-depth insights into the perceptions and experiences of Hong Kong Chinese adults with depression who attended the multicomponent TCMLM program and engaged in the related lifestyle behaviors. Meanwhile, the challenges encountered while attending the program and practicing the related behaviors offer valuable information for further optimization of the program and expanding its application in Hong Kong or other regions.
Authors
- Jun Ya Chen
- Kin Yeung Chak
- Dan Luo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8202-7420)
- Jia Ruan
- Wing Fai Yeung
- Chao Lu
- Lu Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6465-6779)
- Yim Wah Mak
- Janice Yuen Shan Ho
- Lin Ye Wu
- Wan Yi Qing
- Xi Chen
- Hai Yong Chen
- Hui Lin Cheng
Institutions
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK)
- University of Malaya (MY)
- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital (CN)
- Zhejiang Hospital (CN)
- New York University (US)
- University of Hong Kong (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-025-05217-x
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00