Older Adult Volunteers' Experiences Delivering a Lay-Led Behavioral Activation Program for Depression Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate coaches' experiences delivering a lay-led depression intervention (Do More, Feel Better; DMFB) during a Type I hybrid effectiveness-implementation RCT.

Methods

We conducted a process evaluation to assess DMFB feasibility, appropriateness, fidelity, and acceptability in 12 senior centers in Florida, New York, and Washington (USA). DMFB is streamlined Behavioral Activation delivered by older adult volunteers from senior center communities. Data sources included eligibility and exit interviews with surveys and external fidelity ratings of session recordings.

Results

The study sample included 45 older adults (M_age = 69.8, SD_age = 6.3), 85.3% women, 45.4% people of color, 24.1% low-income, 53.1% live alone. Feasibility: Of 66 in

SUBMITTER: Crawford NO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12704987 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature