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Tele-Drama Therapy for Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Constricted Life Space Mobility

NCT06419881 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 111

Last updated 2024-05-17

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Older adults with constricted life-space mobility face increased risk of social isolation and poor mental health. Despite the benefits of therapeutic interventions, the literature indicates low use of mental health services in the older population, often due to mobility limitations and/or negative attitudes toward psychotherapy. Developing accessible interventions that address negative attitudes towards mental health services is crucial. Group drama therapy has shown to improve the mental health of older adults, and the creative process itself may help overcome stigmas associated with seeking mental health services. The aim of this study was to explore a 12-week tele-drama therapy group intervention tailored for older adults with constricted mobility. The intervention integrated playback theatre and life review therapy, and was delivered via Uniper Care, an accessible technology designed for older adults. The study will explore the contribution of the intervention and will examine the relationship between processes in drama therapy and their contribution on older adults mental health. This study will also explore the experience of participants, therapists and staff members.

Conditions

  • Constricted Life Space Mobility
  • Tele-drama Therapy

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Tele-drama therapy

A 12-week tele-drama therapy group intervention integrating Playback Theater and Life Review Therapy

OTHER

Usual Care

This arm continued to receive the routine activities provided by Uniper Care

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Uniper Care

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • University of Haifa

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Shoshi Keisari, PhD · University of Haifa

  • Hod Orkibi, PhD · University of Haifa

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-03-03
Primary Completion
2022-10-30
Completion
2023-01-29

Countries

  • Israel

Study Locations

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