Introduction of Auricular Acupuncture in Elderly Patients Suffering from Major Depression: Protocol of a Mixed Methods Feasibility Study
Joint Authors
Joos, Stefanie
Rieger, Monika A.
Geib, Janina
Eschweiler, Gerhard W.
Dresler, Thomas
Metzger, Florian G.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-04-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Due to an increasing number of elderly people suffering from major depression and potential side effects of the prescribed drugs, the introduction of new therapeutic approaches is needed.
Currently, in Germany, auricular acupuncture is no part of clinical care for gerontopsychiatric patients.
Based on promising clinical experiences and existing evidence for treating addiction and trauma, a benefit of auricular acupuncture integrated in existing treatment programs in elderly patients may be hypothesized.
Within this project auricular acupuncture according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) will be integrated in the multimodal treatment regime for elderly patients with major depression in a daytime ward setting.
Methods/Design.
To evaluate the feasibility and acceptance a mixed method approach is used.
In a day clinic, a sample of 20 psychogeriatric patients with the diagnosis of major depression will be enrolled.
The patients will receive a total of nine auricular acupuncture treatments according to the standardized NADA protocol in a group setting.
The therapeutic process, its organization, the experience, and the willingness of patients to participate will be evaluated by interviews with patients and the therapeutic team.
Data will be analyzed qualitatively using content analysis.
Additionally, quantitative outcome parameters will be measured by standardized questionnaires.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Geib, Janina& Rieger, Monika A.& Joos, Stefanie& Eschweiler, Gerhard W.& Dresler, Thomas& Metzger, Florian G.. 2015. Introduction of Auricular Acupuncture in Elderly Patients Suffering from Major Depression: Protocol of a Mixed Methods Feasibility Study. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056354
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Geib, Janina…[et al.]. Introduction of Auricular Acupuncture in Elderly Patients Suffering from Major Depression: Protocol of a Mixed Methods Feasibility Study. BioMed Research International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056354
American Medical Association (AMA)
Geib, Janina& Rieger, Monika A.& Joos, Stefanie& Eschweiler, Gerhard W.& Dresler, Thomas& Metzger, Florian G.. Introduction of Auricular Acupuncture in Elderly Patients Suffering from Major Depression: Protocol of a Mixed Methods Feasibility Study. BioMed Research International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056354
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1056354