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Peer-supported, self-guided problem-solving therapy (SG-PST) is a viable option for rural older adults with depression. While case management PST showed greater improvement, SG-PST offers an acceptable alternative when clinician access is limited.

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  • Gerontology
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  • Rural Health

Background:

  • Depression is prevalent among rural older adults, often facing treatment barriers.
  • Self-guided and peer-supported interventions may overcome these access challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of peer-supported, self-guided problem-solving therapy (SG-PST) with case management problem-solving therapy (CM-PST) in rural older adults with depression.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving 105 older adults with depression in rural California.
  • Participants received an initial PST session, followed by 11 sessions of either CM-PST (N=85) or SG-PST (N=20).

Main Results:

  • Both CM-PST and SG-PST interventions led to clinically significant depression improvement by week 12.
  • The CM-PST group showed a greater reduction in depression scores (4.1 points more) compared to the SG-PST group (p<0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Peer-supported SG-PST is a viable and acceptable treatment for rural older adults with depression.
  • SG-PST serves as a valuable second-line treatment option when access to clinicians is constrained.