Leveraging Adult Protective Service Interaction to Offer Evidence-Based Treatment for Depression in Elder Neglect/Self Neglect
Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
About this study
The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of an evidence-based treatment for depression delivered over an ipad, computer, or smartphone can help Adult Protective Services (APS) clients with their activities of daily living to evaluate whether reductions on measures of depression and apathy (a) mediate reduced Elder Neglect/Self Neglect (EN/SN) behaviors; and (b) whether secondary posited mediating mechanisms are also active in impacting depression and apathy
Where this study is enrolling
- I'm interested
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas
Who can participate
Inclusion criteria
- ✓APS Case in APS Region VI- Must have open case
- ✓PHQ 9 score- Must have score of nine (9) or more
Exclusion criteria
- ✕Previous mental health diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and moderate to severe dementia
- ✕Assessment of Consent Proxy- Those who need assessment of consent proxy
- ✕Suicidal Intent (as indexed by PhQ-9 question 9)- Those scoring 2 or 3
- ✕Current Alcohol and Drug Dependency- As evidenced by Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, and Eye-opener (CAGE) score of 3 or more
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Trial data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.