The Effectiveness of a Spiritually-Based Intervention to Alleviate Subsyndromal Anxiety and Minor Depression Among Older Adults |
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Authors: | Doris Rajagopal Elizabeth Mackenzie Christine Bailey Risa Lavizzo-Mourey |
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Institution: | (1) Division of Geriatric Medicine, Institute on Aging, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA |
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Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of a spiritually-based intervention in the alleviation of subsyndromal anxiety and minor depression in an elderly population. Twenty-two residents of six continuing care communities diagnosed with minor depression participated in this study. There was a significant decrease in anxiety and a trend toward decreased depression. In addition, participants who continued to use the Prayer Wheel had a decrease in depression scores, while those who did not had an increase in depression scores. These findings suggest that use of the Prayer Wheel may promote psychological well-being among older adults. |
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Keywords: | spirituality depression anxiety and prayer |
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