Study protocol for ELders AT Ease (ELATE): a cluster randomised controlled trial of cognitive behaviour therapy to reduce depressive symptoms in aged care residents

Abstract Background This protocol describes a study of the effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for reducing depressive symptoms in older adults living in residential aged care (RAC) facilities in Australia. Depressive symptoms are highly prevalent in this population, yet the benefits...

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Main Authors: Sunil Bhar, Tanya E. Davison, Penelope Schofield, Stephen Quinn, Julie Ratcliffe, Joanna M. Waloszek, Sofie Dunkerley, Mark Silver, Jennifer Linossier, Deborah Koder, Rebecca Collins, Rachel Milte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04257-7