Effects of life-story review on quality of life, depression, and life satisfaction in older adults in Oman: a randomized controlled study.

Bushra Rashid Al-GhafriHamed Al-SinawiAhmed Mohammed Al-HarrasiYaqoub Al-SaidiAbdulaziz Al-MahreziZahir Badar Al-GhusainiKhalfan Bakhit Rashid Al-ZeedyMoon Fai Chan

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2024)

The life-story review intervention proved effective in diminishing depression and boosting life satisfaction and quality of life among the older sample within the 8-week study. Healthcare providers can apply such interventions to improve older adults' mental health and well-being.

Keyphrases

mental health
physical activity
healthcare
depressive symptoms
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial
mental illness
health information
placebo controlled