Abstract

Background: Depression affects more than 6.5 million Americans age 65 or older. Nonpharmacological treatments may be effective within this patient population.

Objective(s): This paper examines the evidence related to 22 nonpharmacological treatments for depression in elderly patients.

Design: A scoping study of the literature was performed, using the framework created by Arksey and O'Malley (2005). Search databases included CINAHL, ProQuest, Cochrane Libraries, Academic Search Premier, PyscINFO, PsycARTICLES, SocIndex, Ovid, PubMed, and Science Direct.

Results: There were 158 articles deemed appropriate for this study. The evidence supports the use of cognitive therapy, life review, and problem-solving therapy. Although exercise is represented by 34% of the evidence found, the results were mixed and inconclusive regarding its effectiveness.

Conclusions: Results of this study lend support for the use of cognitive therapy, life review, and problem-solving therapy. However, gaps exist in the literature providing insight for recommendations for further research.

Aleesa Kittrell

Author Details

Aleesa Kittrell, DNP

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Literature Review

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Depression, Elderly, Nonpharmalogical, Scoping Study

Advisor

Debra J. Nogueras

Second Advisor

Marylee Bressie

Third Advisor

Lisa Knogable

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Capella University

Degree Year

2016

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2016-02-08

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