Effects of rational emotive behavior therapy on alexithymia, anxiety, depression and sleep quality of the elderly in nursing homes: a quasi-experimental study
Abstract:Background Alexithymia, a subclinical cognitive-affective impairment, is prevalent in the elderly and increases the risk of mental disorders. There is a vast alexithymia treatment gap, with majority of the elderly in nursing homes lacking access to adequate mental health care. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) on alexithymia, anxiety, depression and sleep quality of the elderly in nursing homes.Methods This quasi-experimental study was conducted with two groups… Show more
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