Other lifestyle issues
Conditions
Interventions
Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT), with mixed methods, aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief group intervention program of a systemic relational nature, in the online modality, to improve the qu
from the northern region of the State of Rio Grande do Sul
with low QoL and mild and/or moderate symptoms of depression. Participants will be divided into two groups, 15 of which will be part of the Experimental Group (EG) and 15 will be part of the Control G
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15)
Interview
Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)
Social Support Scale (MOS) and Depressive Thoughts Scale (EPD). The intervention process will be applied exclusively in the GE, and will consist of 8 meetings, structured into group psychotherapy sess
Sponsors
Universidade de Passo Fundo
Universidade de Passo Fundo
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 60 and 80 years old; low quality of life in WHOQOL-bref; mild to moderate depressive symptoms on the GDS-15; access to the internet and digital technologies; live in the northern region of Rio Grande do Sul
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Functional and/or cognitive impairment; hearing impairment; in psychotherapy; illiterate; failure to sign the Free and Informed Consent Form
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected from the study that the brief group psychotherapy intervention program will be effective, presenting improvements in the domains of psychological QoL and social relationships in which the individual is inserted. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is hoped that this study can contribute to supporting social, political and assistance changes in health care for elderly people in the Brazilian scenario, through effective choices of brief online group psychotherapy intervention to improve quality of life, with the aim of favor actions that support a healthy aging process. It is also expected that the study can contribute to the advancement of science regarding the limits and potential of online systemic intervention and the research instruments used. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactChristianne Antunes
Universidade de Passo Fundo
Outcome results
None listed