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Kathryn R Puskar¹, Laurie Brar, Kirsti Hetager Stark

¹University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. kms87@pitt.edu

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Group therapy offers a cost-effective, holistic approach for the growing elderly population. This modality enhances quality of life by integrating mind-body-spirit healing, facilitated by nurses acting as group leaders.

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Nursing
Holistic Health
Group Therapy Modalities

Background:

Increasing elderly population with complex psychiatric and medical needs.
Cost-effectiveness is a significant concern in elder care.
Need for holistic approaches addressing mind-body-spirit dimensions.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the viability of group modality as a holistic treatment for the elderly.
To highlight the role of nurses as facilitators in group healing.
To align with Healthy People 2010 goals for improving quality of life.

Main Methods:

Review of group therapy principles and practices for elderly populations.
Discussion of theme-centered groups from a holistic perspective.
Explanation of Yalom's 11 therapeutic factors and their relevance to holistic nursing.

Main Results:

Group modality is a cost-effective method to serve more elderly individuals per nurse.
Holistic nursing principles align with group leadership roles, emphasizing the whole person.
The mind-body-spirit approach enhances the quality of life for elderly participants.

Conclusions:

Group therapy is a recommended, holistic treatment option for the elderly.
Nurses can effectively lead groups, integrating holistic care principles.
This approach addresses both cost concerns and the comprehensive needs of older adults.