Exploring the therapeutic environment for older women with late-life depression: An examination of the benefits of an activity group for older people suffering from depression |
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| Authors: | J. Lindsay McWha Nancy A. Pachana Fiona Alpass |
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| Affiliation: | Formerly at ElderHealth, STAR Centre, Palmerston North Hospital, Palmerston North, New Zealand,;School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and;Psychology Department, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand |
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| Abstract: | ![]()
This study examines a therapeutic activity group that was developed over a period of 4 years by occupational therapists, and includes components of psychosocial treatment. The study was designed to identify the benefits of the group activity for members and to identify whether members' expectations of attending the group are the same as (or different to) the health professionals' expectations of the benefits for group members. The Model of Occupational Spin-off is applied as the theoretical basis for the study. Group members completed a specialised questionnaire and two standard assessments. Health professionals completed a separate, but similar, questionnaire. The results were analysed by using statistical tests and confirmed that the expectations of group members and health professionals are not significantly different. |
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| Keywords: | depression elderly occupational therapy group activity outcomes research therapeutic environment |
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