ArticleAging & mental health2021
Acceptability and effects of tele-delivered behavioral activation for depression in low-income homebound older adults: in their own words.
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Supporting Family Caregivers of People With Dementia and Identifying an Effective Adaptive Intervention to Reduce Their Depressive Symptoms: a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Behavioral Activation Disseminated by Non-Mental Health Professionals, Paraprofessionals, and Peers: A Systematic Review.Behavior therapy · 2023Pooled it
- Behavioral Activation and Mindfulness Interventions in Reducing Loneliness and Improving Well-Being in Older Adults: The HEAL-HOA Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2026Trial
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- Layperson-Delivered Telephone-Based Behavioral Activation Among Low-Income Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The HEAL-HOA Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2024Trial
- Reasons for refusing referrals and challenges to effectual engagement in tele-treatment for depression among low-income homebound older adults.Aging & mental health · 2022Trial
- From Goals to Gains: Therapy Goal Selection, Attainment, and Their Association With Psychotherapy Outcomes.Clinical psychology in Europe · 2026Article
- Leveraging Aging Service Providers to Support Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Homebound Older Adults: Protocol for a Type 1 Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
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- Study protocol of the 'HEAL-HOA' dual randomized controlled trial: Testing the effects of volunteering on loneliness, social, and mental health in older adults.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2024Article
- What drives low-income older adults' intention to use mobility applications?Geriatrics & gerontology international · 2024Article
- Engage! a pilot study of a brief behavioural activation program to promote engagement and well-being in older adults.PloS one · 2024Article
- Factors influencing technology use among low-income older adults: A systematic review.Heliyon · 2023Review
- Engagement with Activity Monitoring During a Behavioral Activation Intervention: A Randomized Test of Monitoring Format and Qualitative Evaluation of Participant Experiences.Behaviour change : journal of the Australian Behaviour Modification Association · 2023Article
- Modifying Behavioral Activation to Reduce Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Adults.The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo examine experiences and perspectives of low-income homebound older adults (
methodsWe used the 11-item Treatment Evaluation Inventory (TEI) to measure participants' acceptability of Tele-BA. We used inductive thematic analysis to explore participants' Tele-BA session goals and activities and unsolicited and solicited comments about their Tele-BA experience.
resultsParticipant's TEI score averaged 70 out of maximum possible 77. The most frequently chosen Tele-BA goals were to improve self-care management of physical and mental health, engage in self-enrichment/self-enjoyment, improve living environment and daily routine, and to increase social connectedness. The themes that emerged from participants' comments about Tele-BA were: (1) benefits of psychoeducation; (2) importance of and gratitude for working with a counselor; (3) benefits of activity planning; (4) understanding of behavior and mood connection; (5) positive effects of increased activity on health and self-enjoyment; (6) sense of being productive and useful from accomplishing goals; (7) hope for the future; and (8) pride in tele-treatment.
conclusionParticipants' comments show that Tele-BA aimed at reinforcing healthy behaviors that improve both physical functioning and mood is well aligned with these older adults' perception of what treatment should be. The findings also provide support for lay counselors' clinical capacity. Given geriatric mental health workforce shortages, lay counselors may be able to effectively supplement existing professional mental health service systems.
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