The Effectiveness of Spiritual-Religion Psychotherapy on Mental Distress (Depression, Anxiety and Stress) In the Elderly Living In Nursing Homes

Ghotbabadi, Samira Sedaghat; Alizadeh, Kobra Haji

doi:10.29252/jhsme.5.1.20

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“…In addition, they will also have greater accessibility to health services, which may allow them to receive treatment for physical disease, as well as early symptoms that can lead to depression and other mental disorders, in a timely manner. One study reported that being religious is a protective factor for depressive symptoms, 85 which is in line with findings from pre‐pandemic studies 90–92 . As for residence‐related factors, one study found that older adults living in a nursing home were more likely to have depression compared to older adults living in the community, 85 which is in line with pre‐pandemic studies 93–95 .…”

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confidence: 60%

“…One study reported that being religious is a protective factor for depressive symptoms, 85 which is in line with findings from pre-pandemic studies. [90][91][92] As for residence-related factors, one study found that older adults living in a nursing home were more likely to have depression compared to older adults living in the community, 85 which is in line with pre-pandemic studies. [93][94][95] Living in small flats in urban areas 30,38 was also associated with depressive symptoms.…”

Section: Sociodemographic Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 55%

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Depression in older adults during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review

Silva

Fonseca

Ferreira

et al. 2023

J American Geriatrics Society

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Background Depression affected 5.7% of people aged 60 years and over prior to the pandemic and has increased by approximately 28%. The aim of this study is to identify and describe factors associated with depressive symptoms, the diagnostic assessment instruments and interventions used to evaluate and treat depression in adults aged 60 years and older since the onset of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods Four electronic databases were systematically searched to identify eligible studies published since the beginning of the COVID‐19 pandemic. A total of 832 articles were screened, of which 53 met the inclusion criteria. Results Factors contributing to depressive symptoms in older adults prior to the pandemic were grouped into the following categories: sociodemographic characteristics (i.e., being female); loneliness and weak social support; limitations in daily functioning, physical activity and neurocognitive impairment; and clinical factors. The following groups of factors directly related to the pandemic were found: stress‐related factors and feelings or worries related to the pandemic; information access (e.g., receiving news about COVID‐19 through the media); factors directly related to COVID‐19 (e.g., having infected acquaintances); and factors related to the measures that were taken to reduce the spread of COVID‐19 (e.g., confinement measures). The most frequently used instrument to assess depressive symptoms was the Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form (GDS‐SF). Four studies implemented interventions during the pandemic that led to significant reductions in depressive symptoms and feelings of loneliness. Conclusions Improved understanding of pandemic‐associated risk factors for depression can inform person‐cantered care. It is important continued mental healthcare for depression for older adults throughout crises, such as the COVID‐19 pandemic. Remote delivery of mental healthcare represents an important alternative during such times. It is crucial to address depression in older adults (which often causes disability), since the pandemic situation has increased depressive symptoms in this population.

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confidence: 60%

Section: Sociodemographic Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 55%

Depression in older adults during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review

Silva

Fonseca

Ferreira

et al. 2023

J American Geriatrics Society

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“…The situational context must also be consideredthe intensity of the pandemic is much lower in Poland, which does not preclude humor as a dominating coping strategy. Iranian society is very religious, leading to religious coping being a common self-care behavior [28] and spiritual-religion psychotherapy being widely employed to ameliorate the consequences of stress [29]. Religion is a personal matter in Poland, whereas in Iran, people often turn to a transcendental force for support during crises.…”

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confidence: 99%

Stress among nurses from countries variously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic – results collected in Poland and Iran

Piotrowski

Farkhani²,

Makarowski³

2021

Med Pr

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Background: Nursing involves numerous stressful situations, such as overwork, night shifts, responsibility for the patients' health, rapid pace of work, emotional demands, contact with suffering individuals, and patients' aggressive behaviors. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is an additional demand on the already demanding profession. Thus, the aim of the current study was to assess the character of the relationship between overwork and subjectively experienced stress, taking into account the moderating role of contact with patients and work in facilities dedicated for COVID-19 patients, and the strategies of coping with stress, including resilience, in countries affected by the pandemic to various degrees. Material and Methods: The study was carried out on 151 Iranian and 158 Polish nurses at the beginning of June 2020. The following research tools were used: the Overwork Climate Scale, the Brief COPE, the Resilience Scale, and the Perception of Stress Questionnaire. The participants were also asked about their contacts with patients infected with COVID-19, and work in facilities dedicated for such patients. Results: Polish and Iranian nurses reported similar levels of overwork, but they differed with respect to the level of subjectively experienced stress and they used different coping strategies to various degrees. Contact with patients infected with COVID-19 and work in facilities dedicated for such patients also moderated the relationship between overwork climate and resilience. Conclusions: Stress levels among Iranian and Polish nurses during the pandemic are different and are related to the intensity of contact with patients infected with COVID-19. Culture and context have an important impact on coping strategies which requires further studies with a multinational approach. Med Pr. 2021;72

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“…One study notes spiritual dimensions correlate negatively with mental distress, which means the more spiritual dimensions increase, the more mental distress symptoms decrease [ 65 ]. Another study reveals that spiritual-religious psychotherapy has the ability to reduce feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress [ 66 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

A qualitative analysis of negative feelings among incarcerated filicide mothers in Rwanda

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Background Most of the research on filicide mothers suggests that they experience negative feelings before they kill their child. However, little is known about whether these negative feelings can be expressed after one-year post-offense among incarcerated filicide mothers with no history of psychiatric problems. In this study, we aimed to conduct a qualitative analysis to (a) understand negative feelings evolving from negative emotions such as anger, guilt, shame, depression, and anxiety among filicide mothers incarcerated in Nyarugenge Prison in Rwanda, (b) identify the impact of experienced negative feelings on their personal wellbeing, and (c) explore their coping strategies. Methods This study adopted a phenomenology research design and face-to-face in-depth interviews to explore the problem among twenty filicide mothers selected from Nyarugenge prison. Data were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, organized, and analysed by using ATLAS.ti 8 Windows. Results Anxious and depressed participants experienced both physical and emotional negative feelings. Social withdrawal and cognitive problems were expressed by anxious participants, while avoidance behaviours were particularly experienced by depressed participants. Intolerance created anger, while self-blame, regret, and acute stress created guilt. In addition, avoidance behaviours and poor self-judgment emerged from shame. Participants felt disconnected from their community and worried about a variety of issues because of their negative feelings. To cope with negative feelings, participants reported that they used abnormal defense, surrender and support from community resources. Discussion Our findings highlight the overall negative feelings of incarcerated filicide mothers, which can guide mental health professionals and different stakeholders to respond with appropriate interventions.

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The Effectiveness of Spiritual-Religion Psychotherapy on Mental Distress (Depression, Anxiety and Stress) In the Elderly Living In Nursing Homes

Cited by 9 publications

References 16 publications

Depression in older adults during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review

Depression in older adults during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review

Stress among nurses from countries variously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic – results collected in Poland and Iran

A qualitative analysis of negative feelings among incarcerated filicide mothers in Rwanda

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