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The Systematic Activation Method (SAM) in Depressed Elderly: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Clignet Frans,
van Meijel Berno,
van Straten Annemiek,
Lampe Indrag,
Cuijpers Pim
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2010.00297.x
Subject(s) - intervention (counseling) , depressive symptoms , medicine , psychology , population , nursing , psychiatry , cognition , environmental health
PURPOSE: The study aims to describe the implementation of Activity Scheduling (AS) as a nursing intervention in an inpatient population of older adults with a major depressive disorder. DESIGN AND METHODS: In a single case report, the implementation of the intervention was described. FINDINGS: This case report shows that AS, when adapted into a brief and prescriptive course, can be beneficial for depressed elderly in an inpatient care setting. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Although previous research shows promising results, there is a need for additional research on the effectiveness of the intervention when AS is executed by nurses.