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[Cognitive behavior therapy with depressed elderly patients: initial experiences and results]
1Psychologisches Institut, Abteilung klinische Psychologie, Universität Mainz.
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie
|November 1, 1992
Summary
This study introduces a group program for treating depression in older adults, focusing on life changes and negative thought patterns. Pilot results are promising, but more research is needed for effective treatment guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Depression in old age is linked to life changes, loss of control, negative expectations, and behavioral deficits.
- Existing research on geriatric depression treatment is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a group treatment program for older adults with depression.
- To present preliminary findings from pilot studies of this intervention.
Main Methods:
- A group program was developed targeting key factors in late-life depression.
- Pilot studies were conducted to evaluate the program's initial effectiveness.
Main Results:
- The pilot study results are promising and align with existing Anglo-American research.
- The intervention shows potential for improving outcomes in depressed older patients.
Conclusions:
- The described group program shows encouraging initial results for treating geriatric depression.
- Further controlled research with larger samples and robust control conditions is essential to establish evidence-based treatment recommendations.