Effects of Cognitive Group Interventions on Depression and Cognition Among Elderly Women in Long-Term Care

Effects of Cognitive Group Interventions on Depression and Cognition Among Elderly Women in Long-Term Care

The effects of cognitive-behavioral & focused visual-imagery group therapy on cognition & depression in 56 frail elderly women residing in 7 nursing homes were examined, & compared with the results of an educational discussion-group approach. Both cross-sectional & longitudinal analy...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of women & aging 1992-01, Vol.4 (1), p.5-24
Hauptverfasser: Abraham, Ivo L, Currie, Lillian J, Neundorfer, Marcia M
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Behavior
Behavior Modification
Cognition
Cognition & reasoning
Depression (Psychology)
Elderly
Group Therapy
Nursing Homes
Older people
Women
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Zusammenfassung:The effects of cognitive-behavioral & focused visual-imagery group therapy on cognition & depression in 56 frail elderly women residing in 7 nursing homes were examined, & compared with the results of an educational discussion-group approach. Both cross-sectional & longitudinal analyses of pre- & posttest mental status exam & depression scale data reveal that Ss in the 2 therapy groups experienced a significant improvement in cognition, while those in the discussion groups did not; in all 3 interventions, depression remained unaffected. 4 Tables, 40 References. Modified AA
ISSN:0895-2841
1540-7322
DOI:10.1300/J074v04n01_02