Published date: Mar 15 2021

Journal Title: KnE Life Sciences

Issue title: The 4th International Virtual Conference on Nursing

Pages: 115-123

DOI: 10.18502/kls.v6i1.8596

Anung Ahadi Pradanaahadianung@gmail.comNursing Department STIKes Mitra Keluarga, Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia

Junaiti SaharFaculty of Nursing Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia

Henny PermatasariFaculty of Nursing Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia

Depression in older adults is known to have a high impact on their quality of life. Depressive conditions experienced by older adults require the implementation of therapies that can reduce depression levels. The purpose of this report is to provide an evidence-based practice of integrated therapies programs to reduce depression levels in nursing care involving 10 elderly people. The integration program consists of cognitive restructuring therapy, deep breathing relaxation and Benson relaxation interventions, guided autogenic, and behavior modification with laughter therapy. The implementation was carried out for 8 months, consisting of 2 sessions with each implementation for 4 months. The measurement results using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)-15 showed a change in the depression level of older adults between preand post-treatment by 2.4 points. The results of this study are expected to be applied in community health services.

Keywords: Case study, Depression, Older adults, Therapy

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