Development of therapeutic nursing practice that contributes to improving the resilience of older adults with depression

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26861972
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Gerontological nursing
• Research Institution: Kanazawa Medical University
• Principal Investigator: TANAKA Koji 金沢医科大学, 看護学部, 講師 (40507373)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 老年期うつ病 / レジリエンス / 治療的看護実践

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Resilience of older adults with depression was investigated using a narrative research method. As a result, “a sense of emotional connection,” “dialogue with life,” and “heightened spirituality” were identified. Then, with reference to existing care methods for older adults with depression, the author created guidelines for therapeutic nursing practice incorporating the viewpoints of dialogue with life and spirituality. Based on the guidelines, the author continued nursing interventions for 4 older adults with depression. Many pessimistic complaints and indefinite somatic complaints were observed at the first intervention, but in subsequent interviews, dialogue with life and insight had progressed and resilience had improved. This suggested the effectiveness of the guidelines.

Free Research Field

精神看護学