scholarly journals Creative Arts Interventions in Addressing Depression in Older Adults: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 567-568
Author(s):  
Kim Dunphy ◽  
Felicity Baker ◽  
Ella Dumaresq ◽  
Katrina Caroll-Haskins ◽  
Jasmin Eickholt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Dance Movement ◽  
Recent Systematic Review ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Global Population

Abstract Depression experienced by older adults is proving an increasing global health burden, with rates as high as 27% in the USA. This is likely to increase in coming years as the number and proportion of older adults in the global population rises. Therefore, it is imperative that the effectiveness of approaches to the prevention and treatment of depression are understood. Creative arts interventions, including art, dance movement, drama, and music, are utilized internationally to reduce depressive symptoms in older adults and promote wellbeing. This includes interventions led by trained arts therapists as well as other health and arts professionals. This presentation will include a report of findings from a recent systematic review of the outcomes of four creative arts modalities (art, dance movement, drama, and music) with particular attention paid to processes of change documented in each modality.

scholarly journals Creative Arts Interventions to Address Depression in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Outcomes, Processes, and Mechanisms

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Dunphy ◽  
Felicity A. Baker ◽  
Ella Dumaresq ◽  
Katrina Carroll-Haskins ◽  
Jasmin Eickholt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Creative Arts

A systematic review of ketamine for the treatment of depression among older adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. S93-S96
Author(s):  
Syeda Arshiya Farheen ◽  
Aarti Gupta ◽  
Romika Dhar ◽  
Palak Patadia ◽  
Melissa Funaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Treatment Of Depression

scholarly journals Research Confirms Effectiveness of Oral Health Preventive Practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 251-251
Author(s):  
Michael Dodds
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Recent Systematic Review ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Caries Increment ◽  
Dental Offices

Abstract Lack of insurance or funds for dental services, lack of access to dental offices, fear of dentists, and avoidance of dental offices during COVID can lead to oral health problems in older adults. Brushing, flossing, and drinking fluoridated water can protect teeth when dentists are unavailable. Limiting intake frequency of carbohydrates and chewing sugarfree gum after eating add protection. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis confirmed the effectiveness of sugarfree gum in reducing caries, in children and adults who chewed sugarfree gum compared with those who did not chew. Chewing sugarfree gum significantly reduced caries increment, with a prevented fraction of 28 percent, roughly equivalent to the prevented fractions for fluoride toothpastes and supplements. A follow-up systematic review provides further evidence that chewing sugarfree gum reduces the numbers of Streptococcus mutans in the oral cavity. Finally, chewing sugarfree gum could alleviate symptoms of xerostomia and may reduce caries.

scholarly journals Problem-solving interventions and depression among adolescents and young adults: A systematic review of the effectiveness of problem-solving interventions in preventing or treating depression among 13-25 year olds

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Lewis ◽  
Jade Mitchell ◽  
Sangita Chakraborty ◽  
Bryce D. McLeod ◽  
Kristina L. Metz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Common Element ◽  
Small Samples ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
Limited Effectiveness ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

Background: Problem-solving (PS) has been identified as a common element in multiple evidence-based treatments for the prevention and treatment of depression. We undertook a systematic review of evidence for the effectiveness and implementation of PS for the prevention and treatment of depression among 13-25 year olds.Methods: We searched electronic databases (PsycInfo, Medline, and Cochrane Library) for studies published between 2000 and 2020 described by authors as a PS intervention or including PS approaches to treat or prevent depression in 13-25 year olds. Eighteen out of 902 effectiveness studies and 1 out of 480 implementation studies met inclusion criteria. Results: The interventions studied were heterogeneous in population, intervention, modality, comparison condition, study design, and outcome. Eight focused purely on PS; eight used PS as part of a wider intervention. Six studies found positive effects in reducing depression, and two in reducing suicidality. Seven measured effects on PS skills. There was little evidence of change in PS skills, about PS skills as mediator or moderator of effects on depression, or about the fit, feasibility, or acceptability of PS interventions. Discussion: There is mixed evidence about the effectiveness of PS as treatment and prevention of depression among AYAs although our findings suggest it can work in a wide range of contexts and forms. Possible explanations for limited effectiveness are: not all studies included populations where depression was known to be present; variability in quality, dosage and fidelity monitoring; small samples size and short follow-up periods.

scholarly journals Trace Mineral Intake and Deficiencies in Older Adults Living in the Community and Institutions: A Systematic Review

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1072 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeynep Vural ◽  
Amanda Avery ◽  
Dimitris I. Kalogiros ◽  
Lisa J. Coneyworth ◽  
Simon J. M. Welham
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Institutional Care ◽  
Trace Minerals ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Western Countries ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Global Population

The global population is ageing with many older adults suffering from age-related malnutrition, including micronutrient deficiencies. Adequate nutrient intake is vital to enable older adults to continue living independently and delay their institutionalisation, as well as to prevent deterioration of health status in those living in institutions. This systematic review investigated the insufficiency of trace minerals in older adults living independently and in institutions. We examined 28 studies following a cross-sectional or cohort design, including 7203 older adults (≥60) living independently in 13 Western countries and 2036 living in institutions in seven Western countries. The estimated average requirement (EAR) cut-off point method was used to calculate percentage insufficiency for eight trace minerals using extracted mean and standard deviation values. Zinc deficiency was observed in 31% of community-based women and 49% of men. This was higher for those in institutional care (50% and 66%, respectively). Selenium intakes were similarly compromised with deficiency in 49% women and 37% men in the community and 44% women and 27% men in institutions. We additionally found significant proportions of both populations showing insufficiency for iron, iodine and copper. This paper identifies consistent nutritional insufficiency for selenium, zinc, iodine and copper in older adults.

Internet-based interventions for the prevention and treatment of depression in people living in developing countries: A systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 234 ◽  
pp. 193-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Martínez ◽  
Graciela Rojas ◽  
Vania Martínez ◽  
María Asunción Lara ◽  
J. Carola Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

scholarly journals Sex Differences in HIV Testing among Older Adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Akalewold T. Gebremeskel ◽  
Nathali Gunawardena ◽  
Olumuyiwa Omonaiye ◽  
Sanni Yaya
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Sub Saharan

Background. Despite being sexually active and engaging in risky sexual behaviours similar to young adults, older adults (50 years or older) are less likely to receive HIV testing, and disaggregated data are still scarce about HIV prevention and treatment in this vulnerable population in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This systematic review is aimed at examining sex differences in HIV testing and counseling (HTC) among older adults in SSA. Methods. A systematic search of four databases, namely, MEDLINE (Ovid), EMBASE (Ovid), Web of Science, and Global Health, was conducted from 2000 to January 2020. The primary outcome of interest for this study was gender differences in HTC among older adults in SSA. Observational studies including cross-sectional, retrospective, and prospective cohort studies were included. Eligible studies must have reported sex differences in HIV testing uptake in a standard HTC service among older adults in SSA. Results. From the database search, 4143 articles were identified. Five studies were ultimately included in the final review. Of the 1189 participants, 606 (51.1%) and 580 (48.9%) were female and male, respectively. The review findings suggested that both men and women preferred HTC providers that are the same sex as them with women additionally preferring a provider who is also of a similar age. Men and women differed in their pathways to getting tested for HIV. The review documented mixed results with regard to the associations between sex of older adults and uptake of HTC. Older adult HTC uptake data are limited in scope and coverage in sub-Saharan Africa. Conclusion. This review revealed shortage of evidence to evaluate optimum HTC utilization among older adults. Few studies examined sex differences in HIV testing among older adults in the region. There is a need for stakeholders working in the area of HIV prevention and treatment to focus on older adult health utilization evidence organization, disaggregated by age and sex. Hence, high-quality research designs are needed on the topic in order to generate good quality evidence for targeted interventions to improve HTC among older adults in sub-Saharan Africa.

scholarly journals Creative Arts Therapies to Enhance Mental Health Over the Course of Aging: Research and Implications

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 567-567
Author(s):  
Shoshi Keisari ◽  
Nisha Sajnani ◽  
Dovrat Harel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Music Intervention ◽  
Art Making ◽  
Aging Research ◽  
Dance Movement ◽  
Creative Processes ◽  
Creative Arts Therapies

Abstract The creative arts therapies (CATs) are health care professions that involve the intentional and systematic use of the creative and expressive process of art making to optimize health and well-being. Visual arts, music, dance-movement, drama and poetry provide means of expression to help individuals understand, make sense of, and cope with life challenges within a therapeutic relationship. Older adults develop a better attitude toward CATs, as the creative processes position them as active productive contributors in their own communities, instead of “patients” or “clients”. In this sense, CATs encourage participation, and address the negative attitudes and stigma that are sometimes associated with mental health services. This symposium aims to present a diverse picture of studies on CATs for the aging population. Dr. Nisha Sajnani will present a systematic review of studies on CATs for older adults experiencing depression; Dr. Dovrat Harel will present findings from a qualitative study that explored poems written by poetry groups of men in residential care facilities; Dr. Shoshi Keisari will present an evidence-based model that integrates life-review and drama therapy; Silvia Piol, Talia Elkarif and Giada Mola will present a cross-cultural study that explored the experiences of Italian and Israeli participants during an online intervention that focused on the creation of digital photo-collages during COVID-19; Finally, Racheli Lital Gvili will present a study focused on intergenerational music intervention, as a vehicle to bridge the gap between grandparents and grandchildren, which was conducted at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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