Planning psychoeducational groups for older adults

J Gerontol Nurs. 2005 Aug;31(8):33-8. doi: 10.3928/0098-9134-20050801-12.

Abstract

Psychoeducational group work, with its focus on education and psychological growth, is a versatile and effective method of teaching older adults new skills and behaviors. Planning a psychoeducational group should be systematic and well thought out. Each session outline should include objectives, information to be imparted, life-skill experiential activities, and process questions to make the connection between the information and the experience.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged / psychology
  • Curriculum
  • Geriatric Nursing / organization & administration*
  • Goals
  • Humans
  • Life Change Events
  • Needs Assessment / organization & administration
  • Nurse's Role
  • Organizational Objectives
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care / organization & administration
  • Patient Education as Topic / organization & administration*
  • Planning Techniques
  • Program Development
  • Self-Help Groups / organization & administration*