Effect of Stimulative and Sedative Music Videos on Depressive Symptoms and Physiological Relaxation in Older Adults: A Pilot Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 233-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiung-Yu Huang ◽  
Yuan-Mei Hsieh ◽  
Hui-Ling Lai
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Music Videos ◽  
Physiological Relaxation

The impact of peer mentor communication with older adults on depressive symptoms and working alliance: A pilot study

2018 ◽  
Vol 101 (4) ◽  
pp. 665-671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Hui Joo ◽  
Seungyoung Hwang ◽  
Joseph J. Gallo ◽  
Debra L. Roter
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Working Alliance ◽  
Peer Mentor ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Effects of Mobile App–Based Intervention for Depression in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine E Gould ◽  
Chalise Carlson ◽  
Flora Ma ◽  
Valerie Forman-Hoffman ◽  
Kristian Ranta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Patient Reported

BACKGROUND Digital mental health interventions may help middle-aged and older adults with depression overcome barriers to accessing traditional care, but few studies have investigated their use in this population. OBJECTIVE This pilot study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of the Meru Health Program, an 8-week mobile app–delivered intervention. METHODS A total of 20 community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults (age: mean 61.7 years, SD 11.3) with elevated depressive symptoms participated in a single-arm pilot study investigating the Meru Health Program, an app-delivered intervention supported by remote therapists. The program primarily uses mindfulness and cognitive behavioral skills to target depressive symptoms. A semistructured interview was completed at the baseline to establish current psychiatric diagnoses. Depressive symptoms were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) depression measures. Anxiety symptoms were measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale and the PROMIS Anxiety measure. User experience and acceptability were examined through surveys and qualitative interviews. RESULTS In total, 90% (18/20) of the participants completed the program, with 75% (15/20) completing at least 7 of the 8 introductory weekly lessons. On average, participants completed 60 minutes of practice and exchanged 5 messages with their therapists every week. The app was rated as helpful by 89% (17/19) participants. Significant decreases in depressive (P=.03) and anxiety symptom measures (P=.01) were found; 45% (9/20) of participants showed clinically significant improvement in either depressive symptoms or anxiety symptoms. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that the commercially available Meru Health Program may be feasible, acceptable, and potentially beneficial to middle-aged and older adults. Although larger controlled trials are needed to demonstrate efficacy, these findings suggest that digital health interventions may benefit adults of all ages.

scholarly journals Effects of Mobile App–Based Intervention for Depression in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study

10.2196/25808 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. e25808
Author(s):  
Christine E Gould ◽  
Chalise Carlson ◽  
Flora Ma ◽  
Valerie Forman-Hoffman ◽  
Kristian Ranta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Patient Reported

Background Digital mental health interventions may help middle-aged and older adults with depression overcome barriers to accessing traditional care, but few studies have investigated their use in this population. Objective This pilot study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of the Meru Health Program, an 8-week mobile app–delivered intervention. Methods A total of 20 community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults (age: mean 61.7 years, SD 11.3) with elevated depressive symptoms participated in a single-arm pilot study investigating the Meru Health Program, an app-delivered intervention supported by remote therapists. The program primarily uses mindfulness and cognitive behavioral skills to target depressive symptoms. A semistructured interview was completed at the baseline to establish current psychiatric diagnoses. Depressive symptoms were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) depression measures. Anxiety symptoms were measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale and the PROMIS Anxiety measure. User experience and acceptability were examined through surveys and qualitative interviews. Results In total, 90% (18/20) of the participants completed the program, with 75% (15/20) completing at least 7 of the 8 introductory weekly lessons. On average, participants completed 60 minutes of practice and exchanged 5 messages with their therapists every week. The app was rated as helpful by 89% (17/19) participants. Significant decreases in depressive (P=.03) and anxiety symptom measures (P=.01) were found; 45% (9/20) of participants showed clinically significant improvement in either depressive symptoms or anxiety symptoms. Conclusions The findings suggest that the commercially available Meru Health Program may be feasible, acceptable, and potentially beneficial to middle-aged and older adults. Although larger controlled trials are needed to demonstrate efficacy, these findings suggest that digital health interventions may benefit adults of all ages.

scholarly journals Depressive Symptoms and Tau Accumulation in the Inferior Temporal Lobe and Entorhinal Cortex in Cognitively Normal Older Adults: A Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 975-985 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer R. Gatchel ◽  
Nancy J. Donovan ◽  
Joseph J. Locascio ◽  
Aaron P. Schultz ◽  
J. Alex Becker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Entorhinal Cortex ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Cognitively Normal

scholarly journals Kinect Adventures versus physical exercise on depressive symptoms of older adults: A pilot study

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jéssica Maria Ribeiro Bacha ◽  
Gisele Cristine Vieira Gomes ◽  
Tatiana Beline de Freitas ◽  
Camila Torriani-Pasin ◽  
Belinda Lange ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Post Intervention

Abstract Introduction: Depressive and anxiety disorders are considered the main cause of emotional suffering and decrease of quality of life among older adults. It has been suggested that the practice of physical exercise can be a treatment option for anxiety and depression. Alternative approaches such serious games show promise for reducing depression symptoms. Objective: To compare the effect of virtual reality, in the form of commercially available interactive Kinect Adventures video games, compared to a standard physical exercise program on depressive symptoms of older adults. Method: This is a pilot study, parallel group, single-blind randomized controlled pilot trial that recruited two intervention groups: Interactive Video Game Kinect Adventures (IVG, n=8) versus usual physical exercise program (PEP, n=6). The two groups completed a seven week program with a total of fourteen 60-minute sessions divided into two sessions a week. The IVG completed individual training sessions using the Microsoft Xbox Kinect Adventures games and the PEP performed a group exercise program. Depression symptoms were measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15). This measure was assessed pre-intervention, post intervention and at 30-day follow-up. Results: There was a significant effect of assessment without group effect or interaction between factors, in the GDS-15 (RM-ANOVA, P < 0.0001). Both groups showed improvement in the GDS-15 post intervention assessment that was maintained after 30-day follow-up (Bonferroni post hoc test, P < 0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that both Interactive Kinect Adventures video games and physical exercise provide beneficial effects on depressive symptoms of older adults.

scholarly journals Chronic Diseases, Depressive Symptoms and Socio-economic Characteristics Among Older Adults in Morocco: A pilot Study on Gender Differences

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Abdelhafid Benksim ◽  
Rachid Ait-Addi ◽  
Elhassania Khalloufi ◽  
Aziz Habibi ◽  
Mohamed Amine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Chronic Diseases

Poor Acceptance of the Past is Related to Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults

GeroPsych ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 246-251
Author(s):  
Gozde Cetinkol ◽  
Gulbahar Bastug ◽  
E. Tugba Ozel Kizil
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Death Anxiety ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Ego Integrity ◽  
The Past ◽  
Depressed Group ◽  
Total Death ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Depression in older adults can be explained by Erikson’s theory on the conflict of ego integrity versus hopelessness. The study investigated the relationship between past acceptance, hopelessness, death anxiety, and depressive symptoms in 100 older (≥50 years) adults. The total Beck Hopelessness (BHS), Geriatric Depression (GDS), and Accepting the Past (ACPAST) subscale scores of the depressed group were higher, while the total Death Anxiety (DAS) and Reminiscing the Past (REM) subscale scores of both groups were similar. A regression analysis revealed that the BHS, DAS, and ACPAST predicted the GDS. Past acceptance seems to be important for ego integrity in older adults.

Analysis of Self-Concept in Older Adults in Different Contexts

2004 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 262-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel de Gracia Blanco ◽  
Josep Garre Olmo ◽  
María Marcó Arbonès ◽  
Pilar Monreal Bosch
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
External Validity ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Discriminatory Capacity

Summary: Self-concept is a construct consisting of a group of specific self-perceptions that are hierarchically organized. Age-associated changes of self-concept are related to the individual's perception of the changes occurring throughout the aging process. The authors examined external validity and internal consistency of an instrument that has been developed to assess self-concept in older adults and examined self-concept's characteristics in two different contexts. Results confirm the multidimensionality of the scale and show a satisfactory external validity, indicating good discriminatory capacity. Findings support the hypothesis that older people who live in a nursing home have a poor self-esteem, self-concept, and psychological well-being and have a greater presence of depressive symptoms than people who live in their own home.

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