depressive symptom
Conditions
Interventions
intervention group:MBAT training program
control group:Usual care training program
Sponsors
The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria for primary medical staff are those who: (i) are aged 18 years or older; (ii) are responsible for health services for the elderly working at the sample sites; (iii) have been engaged in primary medical work for at least six months; (?) have not participated in any systematic psychological training; (?) voluntarily agree to participate in this program. The rural elderly who meet the following inclusion criteria will be recruited for the MBAT intervention: (i) aged over 60 years; (ii) with scores between 11 and 25 on the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) 28; (iii) without psychiatric or medical comorbidities that are potentially life-threatening or could severely restrict participation or adherence; (?) and are not currently undergoing therapy with a cognitive–behavioral therapist, psychotherapist, or counselor, including those currently on antidepressant medication.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.The exclusion criteria for primary medical staff are those who suffer from mental illnesses. 2. Those rural elderly with cognitive dysfunction (screening tool: Mini-Mental State Examination, score < 27) or communication impairments will be excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the Geriatric Depression Scale; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the Beck Anxiety Inventory;the Social Health Scale for the Elderly;the MOS Item Short Form Health Survey;Satisfaction With Therapy and Therapist Scale; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXie Jianfei
138, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan
Outcome results
None listed