The Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Loneliness Level, Activities of Daily Living, and Quality of Life in Elderly Individuals Living Alone: A Randomized Controlled Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 60
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- UCLA Loneliness Scale-6-Item Short Form
研究概览
简要总结
To examine the effects of motivational interviewing on loneliness levels, activities of daily living, and quality of life among older adults living alone
详细描述
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.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Crossover
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- Single (Investigator)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 65 Years 至 —（Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •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.
排除标准
- •having a diagnosis of severe cognitive impairment or dementia,
- •having significant hearing or communication difficulties,
- •being unable to participate regularly in the research process
研究组 & 干预措施
Experimental: Group 1:Motivational Interviewing
The experimental group will undergo a total of four motivational interviews over a four-week period, with one session per week; each session will last approximately 30-40 minutes.
干预措施: motivational interviewing (Other)
Control Group: Routine Skills Training Group
No intervention will be performed on the control group.
结局指标
主要结局
UCLA Loneliness Scale-6-Item Short Form
时间窗: 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
时间窗: 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
时间窗: 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.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Aysun Bayram
assistant professor in nursing fundamentals department
Karadeniz Technical University