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Behavioral Activation for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression in Older Adults in a Municipal Context
Sponsor: Sormland County Council, Sweden
Summary
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to investigate if a brief psychological treatment called Behavioral Activation (BA) works to prevent and treat depression in older adults in a municipal context in Sweden. It will also learn about the patients' and therapists' experiences of the BA-treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are if the BA-treatment has an effect on the short and long term on: * Depressive symptoms * Anxiety symptoms * Self-rated activation * Functional ability * Loneliness * Self efficacy * Mental wellbeing * Quality of life * Need for community care services All participants will continue their care as usual (CAU), and half of the participants will be randomized to receive a five-session BA-treatment spread over two months as an add-on to CAU. All participants will answer a questionnaire in the beginning of the study, after two months, and after 3-, 6- and 12 months.
Official title: Behavioral Activation for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression in Older Adults in a Municipal Context: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2024-06-27
Completion Date
2026-08
Last Updated
2024-12-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Brief Behavioral Activation
A five-session brief behavioral activation treatment delivered face-to-face in the participants' home. Session outline: Session 1: Psychoeducation about depression; treatment rationale for Behavioral Activation (BA); rationale and instructions for activity log Session 2: Discussion of life goals and values; planning of activities aligned with life goals and values for coming week Session 3: Troubleshooting any problems carrying out activities; planning activities aligned with life goals and values for coming week. Session 4: Troubleshooting any problems carrying out activities; planning activities aligned with life goals and values for the coming week; instructing the participant to independently continue to plan activities for the coming month. Session 5: Troubleshooting any problems carrying out activities; reviewing treatment; stressing the importance of continuing to engage in activities aligned with life goals and values; creating a maintenance plan.
Care as Usual
Care as Usual provided by primary care and/or municipal care.
Locations (1)
Eskilstuna kommun
Eskilstuna, Sörmland, Sweden