Status:

COMPLETED

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

Lead Sponsor:

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Conditions:

Long-Term Care

Aged

Eligibility:

All Genders

65-100 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

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...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 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

  • 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.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 28 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05208073

Start Date

December 1 2021

End Date

February 28 2022

Last Update

March 23 2022

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Yi-xing Elderly long-term care center

Taipei, Taiwan