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

Year: 2025

Type: article

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.

Source: Clinical Gerontologist

DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2025.2474983

Authors: Taiane Abreu, Lia Araújo, Laetitia Teixeira, Oscar Ribeiro