Development and Pilot Randomized Control Trial of a Drama Program to Enhance Well-being Among Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Develop a novel theatre-based program and test its feasibility, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy for improving empathy/compassion and well-being among older adults.

Method

Thirteen older adults were randomized to a 6-week Drama Workshop (DW) program or time-equivalent Backstage Pass (BP) control condition. Pre- and post-treatment measures included empathy, compassion, and mood scales. Additional post-treatment measures included self-rated change in empathy/compassion, confidence, and affect. Participants also rated their mood/affect after each session.

Results

The program was successfully completed and well-liked. No pre-to-post-treatment changes in empathy/compassion or mood symptoms were found in either group. Compared to BP, DW weekly ratings indica

SUBMITTER: Moore RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5423677 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature