Effectiveness of Cosmetic Therapy on Self-esteem and Depression for Elderly Residents in Long-Term Care Institutions

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Status

Completed

Conditions

Aged

Long-Term Care

Treatments

Behavioral: Cosmetic therapy

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT05208073

C110043

Details and patient eligibility

About

Cosmetic therapy provides a psychological effect on the elderly, improving their self-confidence and social participation. This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of cosmetic therapy to enhance the self-esteem and reduce depression of elderly residents in long-term care institutions. We expect that a 6-week cosmetic therapy will improve the elderly's mental health, including depression and self-esteem.

Enrollment

70 patients

Sex

All

Ages

65 to 100 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Aged over 65 years old.
Having been admitted to a long-term care institution (conservation type) for three months.
Be able to communicate in Mandarin, Taiwanese and written languages.
The total score of Mini-mental state examination (MMSE) is higher than 24 points.
The muscle strength of the left or right hand is 4 points (inclusive) or above, and the maintenance and makeup procedures can be operated with one or both hands.
After the researcher's explanation, the participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Under the age of 65.
The applicant has been admitted to a long-term care institution (conservation type) for less than three months.
Unable to communicate in Mandarin, Taiwanese and written language.
Participated in cosmetic therapy.
Diagnosed with mental illness (except depression), dementia and delirium.
Currently taking antidepressant drugs.
Currently receiving depression-related treatment.
The maintenance and makeup steps cannot be operated with assistance.
Failure to sign the research consent form.