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Bibliotherapy-based Psychoeducation Program the Effect of Elderly Individuals on Depression and Hopelessness Levels

Launched by ISTANBUL MEDENIYET UNIVERSITY · Dec 8, 2022

Trial Information

Current as of January 17, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Bibliotherapy Elderly Individuals Depression Despair Psychoeducation

ClinConnect Summary

Today, one of the most important social changes is the aging of the world population. The number and rate of elderly individuals is increasing in the populations of almost all countries in the world. During the aging process, increasing number and severity of health problems, decreasing functional abilities, loss of spouse and friends, financial constraints, retirement, loss of social status are the problems that elderly individuals can potentially encounter in life change. In the face of these problems, the elderly may feel worthless and experience negative feelings such as depression and ...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Being 65 years or older
  • A score between 5 and 11 on the Geriatric Depression scale (mild to moderate)
  • Not having a perception disorder that will prevent communication
  • Volunteering to participate in the research
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Having a communication barrier,
  • Having been diagnosed with dementia,
  • Being diagnosed with a severe psychiatric illness
  • Having a terminal illness
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Not attending any session of the six-session training program and not attending the make-up session,
  • Not participating in any of the Pretest, Posttest- and Follow-up tests.

Trial Officials

ayşe okanlı

Study Director

a.okanliægmail.com

About Istanbul Medeniyet University

Istanbul Medeniyet University is a prominent academic institution based in Turkey, dedicated to advancing medical research and education. As a clinical trial sponsor, the university leverages its extensive resources and expertise to conduct innovative studies aimed at improving healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on ethical standards and scientific rigor, Istanbul Medeniyet University collaborates with healthcare professionals and researchers to explore new therapeutic strategies and contribute to the global body of medical knowledge. Their commitment to fostering a research-driven environment facilitates the development of cutting-edge treatments and enhances patient care within the community and beyond.

Locations

Trabzon, , Turkey

People applied

Timeline

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Estimated completion

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