The Gerotranscendence Leading to Optimal Well-Being [GLOW] Program: A Feasibility Study in a Long-Term Care Facility.

IF 2.6 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Clinical Gerontologist Pub Date : 2025-03-08 DOI:10.1080/07317115.2025.2474983

Taiane Abreu, Lia Araújo, Laetitia Teixeira, Oscar Ribeiro

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Abstract

Objectives: Gerotranscendence has gained recognition as an important psychosocial theory, with leading studies promoting it through intervention programs. However, to date, few interventions have involved older adults living in Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities. This study aimed to explore the viability of implementing six-week program on gerotranscendence [GLOW] in an LTC facility.

Methods: A feasibility study was conducted with a group of six residents. Screening, consent, retention, adherence, and social validity indicators were considered. A Non-Pharmacological Therapy Experience Scale (NPT-ES) was used to assess the participation and engagement of each participant throughout the sessions. A focus group was also conducted.

Results: The consent, retention, and adherence rates for the program were satisfactory (100%), while the screening rate (22.22%) was lower due to the inclusion criteria. Participants agreed that the program was important and interesting. The scores of NPT-ES were high and increased over the course of the sessions.

Conclusions: The GLOW program can be considered a feasible, acceptable, and valuable tool for promoting gerotranscendence in older adults living in an LTC.

Clinical implications: Promoting an intervention rooted in gerotranscendence can be beneficial for older adults who live in LTC facilities on educational and emotional levels.

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老年超越导致最佳福祉[GLOW]计划：长期护理机构的可行性研究。

目的：老年超越已被公认为一种重要的社会心理理论，领先的研究通过干预方案来促进它。然而，迄今为止，很少有干预措施涉及生活在长期护理（LTC）设施中的老年人。本研究旨在探讨在LTC设施实施为期六周的gerotranscendence [GLOW]计划的可行性。方法：对6名居民进行可行性研究。筛选、同意、保留、遵守和社会有效性指标被考虑在内。非药物治疗体验量表（NPT-ES）用于评估每个参与者在整个疗程中的参与和参与程度。还进行了焦点小组讨论。结果：该项目的同意率、保留率和依从率均令人满意（100%），但由于纳入标准的限制，筛查率（22.22%）较低。与会者一致认为这个项目很重要，也很有趣。NPT-ES的分数很高，并且随着疗程的进行而增加。结论：GLOW计划可以被认为是一种可行的、可接受的、有价值的工具，可以促进生活在LTC中的老年人的老年超越。临床意义：促进以老年超越为基础的干预对生活在LTC设施中的老年人在教育和情感层面上是有益的。

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Clinical Gerontologist GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY-PSYCHIATRY

CiteScore

6.20

自引率

25.00%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical Gerontologist presents original research, reviews, and clinical comments relevant to the needs of behavioral health professionals and all practitioners who work with older adults. Published in cooperation with Psychologists in Long Term Care, the journal is designed for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors (family, pastoral, and vocational), and other health professionals who address behavioral health concerns found in later life, including: -adjustments to changing roles- issues related to diversity and aging- family caregiving- spirituality- cognitive and psychosocial assessment- depression, anxiety, and PTSD- Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders- long term care- behavioral medicine in aging- rehabilitation and education for older adults. Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics. Submissions are peer reviewed by content experts and selected for both scholarship and relevance to the practitioner to ensure that the articles are among the best in the field. Authors report original research and conceptual reviews. A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is “Clinical Comments." This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long reference lists. This section is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the valuable clinical work of your peers in a short, concise format.