Acceptability and effects of tele-delivered behavioral activation for depression in low-income homebound older adults: in their own words.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine experiences and perspectives of low-income homebound older adults (N = 90) who participated in tele-delivered behavioral activation (Tele-BA) treatment for depression by bachelor's-level lay counselors.

Methods

We used the 11-item Treatment Evaluation Inventory (TEI) to measure participants' acceptability of Tele-BA. We used inductive thematic analysis to explore participants' Tele-BA session goals and activities and unsolicited and solicited comments about their Tele-BA experience.

Results

Participant's TEI score averaged 70 out of maximum possible 77. The most frequently chosen Tele-BA goals were to improve self-care management of physical and mental health, engage in self-enrichment/self-enjoyment, improve living environment and daily r

SUBMITTER: Choi NG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7855933 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature