Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Conditions
Keywords
Motivational interviewing, elderly, Loneliness Level, Activities of Daily Living, Quality of Life, Living Alone
Brief summary
To examine the effects of motivational interviewing on loneliness levels, activities of daily living, and quality of life among older adults living alone
Detailed description
This study is a randomized controlled experimental study examining the effect of motivational interviewing on individuals aged 65 and older who live alone. It will be conducted at a public hospital between April and December 2026. A total of 60 participants (30 in the experimental group, 30 in the control group) will be randomly assigned to groups. The experimental group will receive a total of 4 sessions of motivational interviewing over 4 weeks, with one session per week; each session will last approximately 30-40 minutes. The control group will receive no intervention. In the study, loneliness levels, daily living activities, and quality of life will be assessed using pre- and post-tests. The data will be analyzed statistically to determine the effect of motivational interviewing.
Interventions
OTHERmotivational interviewing
Motivational interviewing is a client-centered, empathetic, and supportive communication approach aimed at eliciting and strengthening an individual's intrinsic motivation for behavioral change.
Sponsors
Karadeniz Technical University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* being 65 years of age or older, * living alone, * volunteering to participate in the study, * possessing sufficient cognitive ability to communicate, * being able to communicate in Turkish.
Exclusion criteria
* having a diagnosis of severe cognitive impairment or dementia, * having significant hearing or communication difficulties, * being unable to participate regularly in the research process
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Loneliness Scale-6-Item Short Form | Time Frame: before the intervention, immediately after fourth sessions of the intervention | This form is a brief and practical measure used to assess the level of loneliness perceived by individuals. The UCLA Loneliness Scale - 6-Item Short Form is a 4-point Likert-type scale. The items on the scale are rated as "never," "rarely," "sometimes," and "often." The total score that can be obtained from the scale ranges from 6 to 24. A high score on the scale indicates a high level of loneliness in the individual. |
| Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale | Time Frame: before the intervention, immediately after fourth sessions of the intervention | Developed to assess older adults' ability to perform more complex activities in daily life. The scale consists of a total of 8 items and assesses instrumental activities of daily living such as using the telephone, shopping, preparing meals, performing household chores, doing laundry, using transportation, taking medications regularly, and managing financial affairs. Scale items are scored based on the individual's level of independence. Each item is evaluated as 0 or 1 point. The total score that can be obtained from the scale ranges from 0 to 8. A low score indicates that the individual is more dependent, while a high score indicates that the individual is more independent. |
| Quality of Life Scale for Older Adults | Time Frame: before the intervention, immediately after fourth sessions of the intervention | It was developed to assess the quality of life of older adults. The original version of the scale consists of 19 items and has four subscales: control, autonomy, self-actualization, and pleasure. Form 1 consists of 13 items and two subscales. The items in the scale are scored on a 4-point Likert scale: "never (0)", "rarely (1)", "sometimes (2)", and "always (3)". Items 1, 2, and 4 are reverse-coded. A higher total score on the scale indicates that the individual has a high quality of life. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTAysun BAYRAM Associate Professor, PhD
Outcome results
None listed