Implementing Engage Psychotherapy for Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Schurr Matthew, Post Emily, Walker Teresa, Renn Brenna
Primary Institution: University of Nevada Las Vegas
Hypothesis
Can the Engage psychotherapy be effectively implemented by non-specialist providers in geriatric mental health services?
Conclusion
Engage is a feasible treatment method that meets the needs of providers and patients in geriatric mental health care.
Supporting Evidence
- Engage psychotherapy has shown efficacy in randomized controlled trials.
- Implementation trials are necessary to adapt treatments to real-world settings.
- Thirteen themes related to implementation emerged from provider feedback.
Takeaway
This study shows that a specific therapy for depression in older adults can be taught to different types of healthcare workers, making it easier to help more people.
Methodology
Care managers from various healthcare backgrounds were trained to implement Engage psychotherapy and provided feedback through focus groups.
Limitations
Barriers included patient complexity and provider concerns about self-efficacy.
Participant Demographics
Care managers from occupational therapy, social work, and nursing backgrounds.
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