Therapeutic benefits of katathym visualization technique on elderly bio-psychological concerns

The effectiveness of Katathym Visualization Technique (KVT) in improving sleep quality and reducing psychological distress among elderly individuals in old age homes is of interest. A quasi-experimental design was conducted in Chennai with 60 participants, who were assigned to either the experimental (KVT) or control group. After four weeks of daily KVT sessions, 76.67% of the experimental group reported an improvement in sleep quality and 80% reported a reduction in psychological distress. KVT proved to be effective, suggesting its potential integration into elderly care. Future research should explore long-term effects and compare KVT with other interventions.