Acceptability of a lay-delivered intervention for depression in senior centers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We examined: 1. depression rates among senior center clients; and 2. the acceptability of a lay-delivered intervention for depression ("Do More, Feel Better") from the perspective of key stakeholders prior to its implementation.

Method

We conducted cross-sectional surveys at four Seattle-area senior centers of 140 clients, 124 volunteers, and 12 administrators and staff. Client measures included the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) to determine depression severity, and items assessing depression treatment preferences. Following description of "Do More, Feel Better" as a lay-delivered intervention focused on increasing participation in rewarding activities, we used quantitative and qualitative items to assess acceptability to: 1. clients participating in; 2. v

SUBMITTER: Raue PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7269871 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature