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Impact of a magic recreation program on older adults with minor depressive symptoms in a long-term care facility: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Year: 2022

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To evaluate a magic recreation program to reduce depressive symptoms in institutionalized older adults. METHODS: We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial in which participants were assigned to either a magic group (n = 6) or a control group with usual activities (n = 6). The magic group received a 6-week magic recreation program. The data were analyzed by generalized estimating equations in terms of intention-to-treat analysis. A sensitivity analysis was conducted by examining the complete case analysis. RESULTS: The magic recreation program significantly improved the scores of Patient Health Questionnaire-9 in the magic group (Wald χ 2 = 8.816, p = 0.004, Cohen's d = 1.51, power = 0.9968). The results of the sensitivity analysis were consistent with the results of primary analysis. CONCLUSIONS: The 6-week magic recreation program reduced depressive symptoms among institutionalized older adults with minor depressive symptoms.

Source: Geriatric Nursing

DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.09.014

Authors: Kuan-Ting Lee, Wei-Li Wang, Yi-Ching Yang

Institutions: National Cheng Kung University Hospital, National Cheng Kung University

Language: English

Topic: Art Therapy and Mental Health

Subfield: Conservation

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,840