Effects of Psychodrama on the Elderly Patients with Dementia
Journal of Korean Geriatric Psychiatry
; : 57-62, 2005.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES: This study was to evaluate the cognitive and noncognitive effects of Psychodrama on elderly dementia patients. METHODS: The psychodrama treatment group was composed of 16 elderly dementia patients and control group was matched the psychodrama group. The psychodrama group received 8 session of psychodrama therapy every week. Cognitive function and non-cognitive function of two groups were evaluated by MMSE-KC, K-BNT, Geriatric Depression Scale, Barthel Activities of Daily Living, Self-Esteem Scale before and after Psychodrama. RESULTS: Improvement of Self esteem was observed in psychodrama group. Worsening of depression was observed in control group, but psychodrama group was not observed. CONCLUSION: Psychodrama with elderly dementia can be useful to enhance Self esteem and to prevent worsening of depression
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Assunto principal:
Psicodrama
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Autoimagem
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Atividades Cotidianas
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Demência
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Depressão
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of Korean Geriatric Psychiatry
Ano de publicação:
2005
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Article