Deborah Koder
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View article: ELders AT Ease (ELATE): a description of adapting cognitive behaviour therapy for treating mental health issues in nursing homes
ELders AT Ease (ELATE): a description of adapting cognitive behaviour therapy for treating mental health issues in nursing homes Open
Despite high levels of depression and anxiety, there is relatively little attention to psychological treatment approaches to mental health issues for older adults living in nursing homes. Recent studies support the use of cognitive behavio…
View article: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Prevalence of Mental Illness Among Nursing Home Residents
Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Prevalence of Mental Illness Among Nursing Home Residents Open
Background: There is a high prevalence of mental illness in nursing home residents compared to older adults living in the community. This was highlighted in the most recent comprehensive systematic review on the topic, published in 2010. A…
View article: Supervising post-graduate psychology trainees in residential aged care settings: common issues
Supervising post-graduate psychology trainees in residential aged care settings: common issues Open
Objective There will be an increased need for psychologists to provide mental health services in residential aged care facilities. Experience while training is invaluable to improving both confidence and interest in working in this area. A…
View article: Characteristics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Older Adults Living in Residential Care: Protocol for a Systematic Review
Characteristics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Older Adults Living in Residential Care: Protocol for a Systematic Review Open
Background: The prevalence rates of depressive and anxiety disorders are high in residential aged care settings. Older adults in such settings might be prone to these disorders because of losses associated with transitioning to residential…
View article: The Availability of Psychological Services for Aged Care Residents in Australia: A Survey of Facility Staff
The Availability of Psychological Services for Aged Care Residents in Australia: A Survey of Facility Staff Open
Objective: rates of depression and anxiety are high among older adults in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). This study examined the extent to which psychological services are made available to facility residents in Australia, and i…
View article: Brief on the Role of Psychologists in Residential and Home Care Services for Older Adults
Brief on the Role of Psychologists in Residential and Home Care Services for Older Adults Open
Objective: This brief examines the evidence that is currently available to inform the provision of psychological services within aged care services, considering both residential care and home care settings. Method: A narrative literature r…