A randomised control trial of Behavioral Activation among older Australians living in Nursing homes to treat and prevent depression - The BAN-Dep Trial

The University of Western Australia - School of Medicine/Division of Psychiatry0 个研究点目标入组 193 人开始时间: 2018年4月23日最近更新: 2022年4月4日

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•Consent to be granted by RACF,
•RACF manager to appoint MHC for their facility.
•MHC must be able to communicate effectively in English.
•- 60 years or over
•- Permanent residents of aged care facilities
•- Screens positive on at least one of two questions known as the Whooley depression screening questions: low mood or decreased interest / enjoyment in usual activities.
•Aged care facility staff:
•Must be able to communicate effectively in English

•- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score lower than 18 (moderate to severe cognitive impairment (those with dementia and MMSE equal to 18 and above will be eligible to participate),
•- A disorder that impedes effective communication (e.g., severe sensory impairment),
•- Active psychotic symptoms or suicidal ideation,
•- PHQ-9 score less than 5 (i.e., no or minimal depressive symptoms),
•- Difficulty communicating effectively in English,
•- Failed (or are unable) to provide informed consent to participate.
•MHC and aged care facility staff:
•- Difficulty communicating effectively in English

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The University of Western Australia - School of Medicine/Division of Psychiatry