An Innovative Treatment Modality for Elderly Residents of a Nursing Home

Kaye, Vicky; Submission, Haworth Continuing Features

doi:10.1300/j018v03n04_05

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“…This japa study specifically dealt with stress and depression, both of which have been treated with various Eastern-style techniques. Janowiak and Hackman (1994) found that meditation is effective in relieving stress, and Kaye (1985) successfully used mantra therapy to relieve depression and anxiety in an elderly population. The literature reviews of Delmonte (1983) and Delmonte and Kenny (1985) concluded that mantras and meditation are effective in reducing anxiety and drug abuse and also in improving physiological indicators.…”

Section: Discussion and Applications For Social Work Practicementioning

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Examining the Effects of Meditation Techniques on Psychosocial Functioning

Wolf

Abell

2003

Research on Social Work Practice

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Objective: An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of chanting the maha mantra on stress, depression, and the three gunas—sattva (enlightenment), rajas (passion), and tamas (inertia)—described in the Vedas as the basis of human psychology. Primary hypotheses of the study were that the maha mantra group would increase sattva and decrease stress, depression, rajas, and tamas significantly more than the other groups. Method: Participants were tested at pretest, posttest, and follow-up, with testing times separated by 4 weeks. Participants were randomly assigned to a maha mantra group, an alternate mantra (placebo) group, and a control group. Results: MANOVA results supported these hypotheses from pretest to posttest at p < .05 for all dependent variables except rajas. Conclusions: The authors suggest that the maha mantra has potential in addressing problems related to stress and depression and that it be considered as one possible component of a spiritual approach to social work practice.

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Examining the Effects of Meditation Techniques on Psychosocial Functioning

Wolf

Abell

2003

Research on Social Work Practice

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“…Reason for exclusion Girodo, 1974, Janakiramiah et al, 1998, Kaye 1985, Kessell, 1994, Naga Venkatesha Murthy et al, 1997 No control group Berger and Owen, 1988;Berger and Owen, 1992;Blumenthal et al, 1989;Blumenthal et al,1991;Harvey, 1983;Khasky and Smith, 1999;Netz and Lidor, 2003;Ray et al, 2001;Schell et al, 1994 Healthy volunteers Kawano, 1999 Abstract only but measures The effectiveness of Shavasana, which consists of rhythmic breathing and relaxation, has been studied in cases of severe depression (Khumar et al, 1993).…”

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Yoga for depression: The research evidence

Pilkington

Kirkwood²,

Rampes

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Journal of Affective Disorders

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“…Participants also reported decreased pain and increased ability to perform ADLs and IADLs. Kaye (1985) found that following an eight-week yoga program, nursing home residents self-reported decreased pain and sleeping problems as well as increased mobility. Haber (1988) implemented a ten-week yoga and massage program in 10 nursing homes.…”

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“…As early as 1978, Garrison found that stress management training helped the elderly alleviate tension and anxiety. Yoga and massage have been introduced to residents in nursing homes and clinics with beneficial results (Allen and Steinkohl, 1987;Haber, 1988;Kaye, 1985;Cheung, 1999). Allen and Steinkohl (1987) introduced a six-month pilot project of modified yoga exercises at a geriatric clinic.…”

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A Psychoeducational Relaxation Group for Pain and Stress Management in the Nursing Home

Csw

Likourezos

2004

Journal of Social Work in Long-Term Care

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The quality of life for elderly nursing home residents is profoundly impacted by pain and stress. Traditional treatment models have been medically oriented, often relying entirely on pharmacological approaches. The nursing home resident as an active participant in the healing process is often overlooked, and yet recent research has indicated that elderly patients with chronic pain can benefit from the use of alternative, non-pharmacological approaches.A psychoeducational group therapy program for chronic pain, anxiety and distress, modeled on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at the UMass Medical Center, was introduced into a 514-bed academic nursing home. Group members practiced breathing exercises,

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An Innovative Treatment Modality for Elderly Residents of a Nursing Home

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Examining the Effects of Meditation Techniques on Psychosocial Functioning

Examining the Effects of Meditation Techniques on Psychosocial Functioning

Yoga for depression: The research evidence

A Psychoeducational Relaxation Group for Pain and Stress Management in the Nursing Home

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