A randomized controlled trial study of a life review art intervention for older adults living alone.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults living alone face high risks of depression and functional decline; culturally adapted, non-pharmacological options are needed.

Objective

To test whether a 12-week Life Review Art Therapy (LRAT) program improves psychological well-being and adaptive functioning in older adults living alone (OALA).

Methods

A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 22 participants (experimental n = 11; control n = 11). Primary outcomes were depressive symptoms, measured by the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15) and the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), and adaptive behavior, measured by the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System-II (ABAS-II).

Results

Compared with the control group, the experimental group demonstrated significant

SUBMITTER: Tsai PC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12673666 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature