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Group therapy with demented elderly.

E M Krebs-Roubicek1

  • 1Department of Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychiatric University Clinic Basel, Switzerland.

Progress in Clinical and Biological Research
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Group therapy was adapted for hospitalized elderly patients with Alzheimer's-type dementia. Modifications in group dynamics and leadership are crucial for effective therapeutic interventions in this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry
  • Therapeutic Interventions

Background:

  • Hospitalized elderly patients often suffer from dementia, particularly Alzheimer's type.
  • Standard group therapy requires significant adaptations for this demographic.
  • Existing literature highlights the need for modified approaches in geriatric mental health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and discuss the implementation of group therapy for hospitalized elderly patients with dementia.
  • To explore necessary modifications in group settings and leadership for this population.
  • To present experiences, evaluation attempts, and limitations of this therapeutic approach.

Main Methods:

  • Introduction of group therapy in a clinical setting with hospitalized elderly patients.
  • Focus on adapting group dynamics and the role of the group leader.
  • Qualitative discussion of experiences and evaluation attempts.

Main Results:

  • Group therapy can be adapted for elderly patients with Alzheimer's-type dementia.
  • Specific changes in group setting and leadership are essential for efficacy.
  • Experiences and evaluations indicate both benefits and limitations.

Conclusions:

  • Group therapy is a viable, though modified, intervention for hospitalized elderly with dementia.
  • Careful consideration of group dynamics and leadership is paramount.
  • Further research and evaluation are needed to optimize this approach.

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