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Trial reportBMC psychiatry2019

Efficacy of path-oriented psychological self-help interventions to improve mental health of empty-nest older adults in the Community of China.

Li-Na Wang, Hong Tao, Mi Wang, Hong-Wei Yu, Hong Su, Bei Wu

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6 authors.

Li-Na WangSchool of Medicine, Huzhou University, Huzhou Central Hospital, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang, China.
Hong TaoAdventHealth Whole-Person Research, Orlando, FL, 32804, USA.
Mi WangSchool of Nursing, Binzhou Polytechnic, Binzhou, 256600, Shandong, China.
Hong-Wei YuSchool of Medicine, Huzhou University, Huzhou Central Hospital, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang, China.
Hong SuSchool of Nursing, Harbin Medical University, DaQing Campus, Daqing, 163319, China.
Bei WuRory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, 433 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10010, USA. bei.wu@nyu.edu.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChina has the world's largest aging population and the number of empty-nest older adults is on the rise. In comparison to the aging population in general, empty-nest older adults have a lower level of subjective well-being and poorer mental health status due to a lack of emotional support from their children. The aim of this study is to conduct an empirical study to evaluate the efficacy of the 'Path-oriented Psychological Self-help Intervention' (P-oPSI) led by nurses on the mental health of empty-nest older adults in the community, to provide a scientific foundation for improving their quality of life.

methodsA Quasi-Experimental controlled intervention study was conducted from 2015 to 2017. A total of 76 empty-nest older adults from 2 districts were recruited using a convenience sampling and assigned to 2 groups based on their residential communities in the city of Chifeng in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. The wait list control group participated in a mental health lecture to gain knowledge and learn techniques of mental health promotion. The intervention group additionally received 1 month of training in a nurse-led 'P-oPSI' for a month. Both groups were followed-up for 3 months. Mental health status, coping styles, and psychological self-help ability of the participating empty nest older adults were assessed at the baseline, 1 month, and 3-months follow up, respectively. Two-way analysis of variance and a simple effect test were used to analyse the differences of the two groups.

resultsThe P-oPSI yielded a greater benefit for the mental health status, coping styles, and psychological self-help ability of the participants in the intervention group. Combined with a simple effect test, the scores of the mental health status, positive coping style, and psychological self-help ability of those in the intervention group significantly increased at 1 month after the baseline (F

conclusionsThe P-oPSI program significantly improved the level of mental health of empty-nest older adults in China. This intervention provides a new approach of self-management to improve mental health of older adults in community settings.

trial registrationchictr.org.cn: ChiCTR1900025552. Retrospectively registered 1 September 2019.

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Mental HealthAdaptation, PsychologicalAgedAged, 80 and overAgingChinaFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth BehaviorHealth PromotionHumansIndependent LivingMaleMiddle AgedQuality of LifeSelf CareChinese empty-nest older adultsMental healthSelf-helpStructural equation model

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PMCPMC6868724

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