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Potentiating patient participation: the 'Homeward Bound' psychoeducation programme for depression in old age
Sarah O' Dwyer1, David Burke, Linda Malusa
1St. Vincent's Hospital Psychogeriatrics Mental Health Service, St. Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia. sarodwyer@hotmail.com
Objectives:
The aims of this paper are to briefly describe the need for psychoeducation for older adults with depression, the nature of the existing resources, the need for an alternative resource and the development and context of the St. Vincent's Hospital Psychogeriatrics Mental Health Service (SVHMHS) 'Homeward Bound' psychoeducation programme using an education-workbook for older adults with depression and their carers.
Conclusions:
'Homeward Bound' is a psychoeducation programme designed for older adults with depression and their carers to actively engage in a collaborative process that will improve patient adherence, hasten recovery, maximize carer support and enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. We believe this can be achieved by utilizing the education-workbook designed by the SVHMHS multidisciplinary team.
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