Depression. Depressive episode, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Elderlies of intervention group will participate in a 7 session educational programs of 60-90 minutes during one month (4 weeks) at least twice a week. Group sessions include take self care in time of
Prevention
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Vice Chancellor for Research Affairs
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age more than 60years old; having no recognition disorder (Dementia, Alzeimer disease); having physical capabilities for participation in the research; signing informed consent form; having mild or moderate depression grade based on GDC scale. Exclusion criteria: having severe depression and grade 12-15 based on Geriatric Depression Scale; consuming antidepressants drugs and anti-anxiety while intervention; absence more than 2 sessions; participation simultaneously in consultation sessions and complement treatment (Yoga, Meditation and so on).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reducing depression. Timepoint: Prior to intervention, right after the last session of educational programs and two months later. Method of measurement: Questionnaire of assessment based on Orem’s model, depression questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSara Ghaedi
Fatemeh Collage of Nursing and Midwifery (P.B.U.H) Shiraz
Outcome results
None listed