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PICOT QUESTION: In older adults residing in long-term care facilities with symptoms of depression (P), does participation in structured group-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions (I), compared to routine social activities alone (C), reduce depressive symptoms and improve mood (O) over a 12-week period (T)?

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REQUIREMENTS:

1. Title Page

2. Introduction to your proposed problem:

– Significance of the Practice Problem: Discuss the identified Practice Problem.

-Introduce the topic of the assignment

-Describe the health problem. DON’T TYPE “Introduction.”

-Using data and statistics, support your claim that your selected issue is a problem.

– Include your purpose statement and what specifically you will address in your proposed program.

-Be sure your proposed outcome is realistic and measurable.

3. PICOT- Should be discussed in detail. This section should include your PICOT QUESTION but also should provide thorough descriptions of your population, intervention, comparison intervention, outcome, and timing (if appropriate to your question).

The word PICOT is a mnemonic derived from the elements of a clinical research question – patient, intervention, comparison, outcome, and (sometimes) time. The PICOT process begins with a case scenario, and the question is phrased to elicit an answer. P – Patient/Problem I – Intervention C – Comparison O – Outcome T – Timeframe

4. Describe the vulnerable population

-Discuss the impact of social determinants on health for your selected population.

-What are the risk factors that make this a vulnerable population?

-Use evidence to support the risk factors you have identified.

5. Research should be from scholarly journals of evidence-based interventions that address the problem.

-Peer-reviewed research articles not older than five years (all articles must be used in your paper)

6. Proposal

-Propose addressing the selected health problem using an evidence-based intervention in your literature search to address the problem in the selected population/setting.

-Include a thorough discussion of the specifics of this intervention which include resources necessary, those involved, and feasibility for a nurse in an advanced role.

-Be sure to include a timeline for the intervention proposed.

7. Theoretical Framework/Nursing Theory- This section should include the theoretical framework which supports your project. Describe a theory or model to serve as the foundation for your project. ( IN THIS CASE IS -Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring)

– Overall, you should be able to introduce the problem and why this is significant to the healthcare system. For example: What impact does it have on the patient, community, cost of care, quality of life, readmissions and so forth

-Use appropriate APA 7th Ed. format

-Scholarly, peer-reviewed, and research articles cited should be within the last five years.

-This section should be 3 pages long (not including the title and reference page).

-Use proper in-text citations with a properly formatted reference list.

 

 

SOLUTION 

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEM

Depression in older adults residing in long-term care (LTC) facilities is a prevalent and often underdiagnosed condition that significantly affects quality of life, physical health outcomes, and mortality. Studies show that 25% to 50% of older adults in LTC facilities exhibit symptoms of depression, and this population often receives limited access to psychological therapies compared to younger individuals (Li, 2020). Depression in LTC is associated with increased healthcare utilization, diminished functioning, and heightened risk of hospitalization and mortality.

Despite the high prevalence, many residents are treated with pharmacological approaches that may be ineffective or have undesirable side effects in older adults. There is growing evidence that non-pharmacological interventions like group-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are effective in managing depressive symptoms (Teri et al., 2021). However, such interventions are rarely implemented routinely in LTC settings.

The purpose of this paper is to propose a structured group-based CBT program for older adults with depression in LTC facilities. The goal is to demonstrate the measurable improvement in depressive symptoms and overall mood over a 12-week period, compared to those engaged only in routine social activities. The proposed outcome—reduction in depressive symptoms—is both realistic and measurable using validated tools like the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS).

PICOT

PICOT Question:
In older adults residing in long-term care facilities with symptoms of depression (P), does participation in structured group-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions (I), compared to routine social activities alone (C), reduce depressive symptoms and improve mood (O) over a 12-week period (T)?

Population (P): Older adults (≥65 years) in LTC facilities exhibiting depressive symptoms, identified using screening tools such as the GDS.

Intervention (I): Structured, group-based CBT sessions facilitated by trained mental health professionals or advanced practice nurses. Sessions occur weekly over 12 weeks and include mood tracking, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral activation.

Comparison (C): Residents who participate in routine social activities (e.g., bingo, arts and crafts, unstructured peer interaction) without structured therapeutic components.

Outcome (O): Reduction in depressive symptoms as measured by pre- and post-intervention GDS scores; improvement in subjective mood reported through self-evaluations and nurse observations.

Time (T): 12 weeks, aligning with evidence that CBT typically requires several sessions over this period to be effective.

This question aims to identify whether structured CBT provides more effective symptom relief than general social engagement, potentially informing long-term mental health strategies in LTC environments.

VULNERABLE POPULATION

Older adults in long-term care settings represent a particularly vulnerable population due to age-related changes, physical health decline, cognitive impairment, and social isolation. The social determinants of health that most impact this group include reduced income, limited access to mental health services, lack of family support, and systemic ageism (World Health Organization, 2023). These factors collectively increase the risk of mental health disorders, especially depression.

Risk factors for depression in this population include bereavement, chronic illness, decreased mobility, cognitive decline, and loss of independence (Jongenelis et al., 2021). Institutionalization further exacerbates these issues, contributing to a sense of helplessness and social withdrawal. According to a meta-analysis by Fiske et al. (2020), older adults in nursing homes are two to three times more likely to suffer from clinical depression than those in community settings.

Evidence supports that structured psychological interventions—such as CBT—can reduce depressive symptoms in this group, but implementation is often limited by staffing constraints, lack of training, and stigma surrounding mental health treatment (Lee et al., 2022). This intervention specifically targets these barriers by offering a structured, scalable, and non-pharmacological approach.

RESEARCH

Recent studies validate CBT as an effective treatment for late-life depression. A randomized controlled trial by Stanley et al. (2020) demonstrated significant symptom reduction among LTC residents following an 8-week CBT program. Similarly, a study by Cheng et al. (2021) showed that group-based CBT reduced GDS scores by 35% compared to a control group.

These peer-reviewed articles, all published within the last five years, reinforce CBT’s efficacy and relevance. Furthermore, they emphasize the importance of structured, therapist-led sessions and the potential for nurses in advanced practice roles to deliver such interventions in LTC settings.

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Proposal

Theoretical Framework (Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring)

References page in APA 7 format.

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