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Psychoeducation for elderly with depression. Preventive effects of intervention based on cognitive behavioral therapy.

Research Project

Project/Area Number 13671035
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Psychiatric science
Research InstitutionTOKYO JIKEI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Principal Investigator

NUKARIYA Kazutaka  TOKYO JIKEI UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PSYCHIATRY, LECTULER, 医学部, 講師 (00218257)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) TAKANASHI Yoko  TOKYO JIKEI UNPVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PSYCHIATRY, ASSISTANT, 医学部, 助手 (90266643)
Project Period (FY) 2001 – 2002
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2002)
Budget Amount *help
¥500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000)
Fiscal Year 2002: ¥500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000)
KeywordsDEPRESSION / ELDERL / PREVENTION / PSYCHOEDUCATION / COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
Research Abstract

Modified " Munoz's depression prevention course" for Japanese elderly, were administered in 60 years and over elderly in nursing home. 28 candidates are screened out by psychiatrical interviews and Mini mental state examination (MMSE under 20 points ). 20 subjects were allocated into participant group and control group. 11 participants have 4 30min-session every week. This intervention is based on cognitive baehavioral approach.
Average age of participants group is 81.5, average educational, years is 10,1, average stay periods is 5.3 years, mean MMSE score is 24.5 point. No significant difference is found in demographic data with control group.
CESD and HDS scores in participant group are tend to decline after intervention, but only CESD score improved significantly.
It is suggested that this useful effects are result from group dynamics

Report

(3 results)
  • 2002 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2001 Annual Research Report

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Published: 2002-04-01   Modified: 2016-04-21  

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