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Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

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A community-based intervention for treating depression in seniors.

Manal Guirguis-Younger¹, Philippe Cappeliez, Alastair Younger

¹Faculty of Human Sciences, Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. myounger@ustpaul.ca

The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research = Revue Canadienne De Recherche En Sciences Infirmieres

|May 8, 2008

Summary

This study adapted a behavioral intervention for depressed seniors, delivered via bibliotherapy by home care nurses. The intervention successfully reduced depression symptoms, showing lasting effects at follow-up.

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Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Published on: May 31, 2021

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Psychiatry
Behavioral Science

Background:

Depression is prevalent in seniors, often underserved by traditional mental health services.
Community-based interventions offer a promising approach for this demographic.
Lewinsohn's Control Your Depression model provides a foundation for behavioral interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To pilot and refine a community-based behavioral intervention for depressed seniors.
To adapt the intervention for a bibliotherapy format suitable for older adults.
To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention delivered by home care nurses.

Main Methods:

A series of three multiple-baseline studies were conducted, each with two participants.
The intervention involved 6 weekly bibliotherapy sessions with minimal contact from home care nurses.
Data collection included baseline assessments, treatment periods, and 3-month follow-up evaluations.

Main Results:

All study series demonstrated a reduction in depression symptoms among participants.
The positive effects on depression were sustained at the 3-month follow-up.
The role of pleasant activities was confirmed as a key component of the treatment.

Conclusions:

A community-based, bibliotherapy-formatted behavioral intervention is feasible and effective for depressed seniors.
Home care nurses can successfully deliver this intervention to an underserved population.
The findings support the use of this intervention to address depression in older adults.