Psychoeducational and Rehabilitation Intervention guideline for Late-Life Anxiety and Depression among the Older Adults at Geriatric Home

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Assistant Professor of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Helwan University, Egypt

2 Lecturer of psychiatric medicine, Faculty of medicine – Helwan University, Egypt

3 Assistant Professor of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Beni-Suef University, Egypt

Abstract

The Aim: of the study is to evaluate the effect of psychoeducational and
rehabilitation interventions guideline for late-life anxiety and depression among older adults
in geriatric homes. Design: a quasi-experimental research design was performed Subject: a
convenient sample consisting of 20 Older Adults. Setting: This study was conducted at Om-
Kolsom geriatric home in Helwan city, Egypt in May 2021. Tools: for Data analysis include
1-Socio-demographic Questionnaire 2- Geriatric Depression Scale 3- Hamilton Anxiety
Rating Scale. Results:There is a statistically significant improvement in depression and
anxiety symptoms among the elderly who have been studied, and in total depression and
anxiety levels in the post-intervention study compared with pre-intervention. Conclusion:
At a geriatric home, psychoeducational and rehabilitation interventions guideline are
effective in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety among the elderly.
Recommendations: Improving the quality of life for the Older Adults by using stress
management techniques such as breathing exercises, mindfulness stress reduction, and
relaxation techniques.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 13, Issue 2
June 2022
Pages 1382-1395

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