Effect of group play therapy as holistic geriatric interventional modality on feelings of loneliness among older people: A randomized control trial
Group play therapy, involving a combination of traditional and modern games, can reduce feelings of loneliness among older adults. This method can promote healthy aging and improve mental health issues, such as loneliness, among older people. These findings can be utilized in healthcare centers and nursing homes for older adults. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24: 1067-1076.
Authors
- Samira Mohajer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7118-1783)
- Mohammad Namazinia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2198-7556)
- Amir Reza Saleh Moghadam
- Seyed Mohsen Asghari Nekah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8300-2260)
- Seyed Reza Mazlom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6722-8411)
- Fateme Jamei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3587-5654)
Institutions
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Torbat Heydarieh University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Iranshahr University (IR)
- Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international
- Published
- 2024-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ggi.14972
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Child Therapy and Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.28
Funders
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences