Effects of teaching resourcefulness skills to elders

The objective of this study was to examine the effects of learned resourcefulness training (LRT) on health of elders in retirement communities (RCs). In a clinical trial, 46 elders in four randomly selected RCs received resourcefulness training and were compared to 43 elders in four RCs who particip...

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Published in:Aging & mental health 2006-07, Vol.10 (4), p.404-412
Main Authors: Zauszniewski, J. A., Eggenschwiler, K., Preechawong, S., Roberts, B. L., Morris, D. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological - physiology
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Analysis of Variance
Attitude to Health
Decision Making - physiology
Female
Geriatric Assessment
Health Status
Humans
Learning - physiology
Male
Memory - physiology
Middle Aged
Patient Education as Topic - methods
Problem Solving - physiology
Retirement - psychology
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Summary:The objective of this study was to examine the effects of learned resourcefulness training (LRT) on health of elders in retirement communities (RCs). In a clinical trial, 46 elders in four randomly selected RCs received resourcefulness training and were compared to 43 elders in four RCs who participated in a focused reflection reminiscence (FRR) group. The two groups were similar at baseline. Repeated measures analysis of variance revealed no changes on anxiety or depression over time; however, both were significantly correlated with functional status (r's = 0.29 and 0.35, p's 
ISSN:1360-7863
1364-6915
DOI:10.1080/13607860600638446