A Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Effectiveness of Reminiscence Therapy on Well-being and Depression among Elderly in Selected Old Age Homes of New Delhi
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Sheows Old Age Home
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Subjective Well being as assessed by WHO-5 well being index tool
Overview
Brief Summary
This study is a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) designed to assess the effectiveness of reminiscence therapy on the well-being and depression of elderly individuals residing in selected old age homes in New Delhi.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which will receive reminiscence therapy, or the control group, which will receive routine care. The intervention will involve structured sessions where participants recall and share life memories, conducted over a period of 6 weeks.
Outcomes will be measured using validated tools for well-being and depression, with data collected both before and after the intervention. The study aims to determine whether reminiscence therapy can improve psychological well-being and reduce depression among the elderly population.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Other
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 60.00 Year(s) to 99.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •1.Elderly individuals aged 60 years or above residing in selected old age home who are willing to participate in the study 2.Able to communicate in Hindi or English.
- •3.Having mild or no cognitive impairment.
- •4.Having mild to moderate levels of depression.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Elderly with sensory deficits like impaired vision, speech problems, and hearing problems to that extent impacting their participation in the study.
- •2.Elderly who are suffering from severe psychiatric or cognitive impairments.
- •3.Having Physical disabilities that prevent participation in group therapy session.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Subjective Well being as assessed by WHO-5 well being index tool
Time Frame: At baseline,7th week, 10th week
Secondary Outcomes
- Depression severity as assessed by Geriatric depression scale-15 tool(At baseline, 7th week, 10th week)
- Cognitive abilities as assessed by hindi mental status examination tool(At baseline,7th week,10th week)
Investigators
Vashu Chauhan
All india institute of medical sciences