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Applying Intervention Mapping to Improve the Applicability of Precious Memories, an Intervention for Depressive Symptoms in Nursing Home Residents

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  • Iris van Venrooij

    (Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
    Radboudumc Alzheimer Center, 6500HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
    Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, 6500 HE Nijmegen, The Netherlands)

  • Jan Spijker

    (Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, 6500 HE Nijmegen, The Netherlands
    Pro Persona in Mental Health Care, Depression Expertise Centre, 6525DX Nijmegen, The Netherlands
    Department of Psychiatry, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands)

  • Gerben J. Westerhof

    (Department of Psychology, Health, and Technology, Center for Ehealth and Well-Being Research, University of Twente, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands)

  • Ruslan Leontjevas

    (Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
    Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands, 6401 DL Heerlen, The Netherlands)

  • Debby L. Gerritsen

    (Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
    Radboudumc Alzheimer Center, 6500HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands)

Abstract

Precious memories (PM) is a life review intervention for depression in older adults with no to mild cognitive decline that has been implemented in multiple nursing homes (NHs) in the Netherlands. Previous research suggested its relevance but questioned its applicability. Therefore, this research aimed to (1) investigate the applicability of PM, and (2) increase its applicability, if necessary. Intervention mapping (IM) was used to achieve these goals: process evaluation through semi-structured interviews with psychologists ( n = 11) and clients ( n = 2) to identify potential improvements for PM and to set an improvement goal (IM-step 1); three focus groups with stakeholders ( n = 20) to specify behaviors necessary to reach the improvement goal (IM-step 2); and selection of behavior change techniques and applications to facilitate attainment of these behaviors (IM-step 3). Results showed that psychologists perceived a high drop-out rate, which was partly due to PM being provided to clients that did not belong to the target group. Although PM was generally considered relevant, psychologists articulated its longer-term effects should be improved. To improve PM’s applicability, concrete maintenance strategies were developed aiming to maintain clients’ well-being by stimulating positive contact with others. Future research must pilot, implement and evaluate these strategies.

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  • Iris van Venrooij & Jan Spijker & Gerben J. Westerhof & Ruslan Leontjevas & Debby L. Gerritsen, 2019. "Applying Intervention Mapping to Improve the Applicability of Precious Memories, an Intervention for Depressive Symptoms in Nursing Home Residents," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(24), pages 1-15, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:24:p:5163-:d:299001
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    1. Floor Holvast & Btissame Massoudi & Richard C Oude Voshaar & Peter F M Verhaak, 2017. "Non-pharmacological treatment for depressed older patients in primary care: A systematic review and meta-analysis," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 12(9), pages 1-20, September.
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