Can a function-based therapy for spousally bereaved seniors accrue benefits in both functional and emotional domains?

Marissa K Pfoff, Joette R Zarotney, Timothy H Monk

Journal: Death studies 2015;38(6-10):381-6

PMID: 24666144

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Abstract

Late-life spousal bereavement has detrimental effects in daily functioning and emotional distress. This study tested the hypothesis that a therapy based exclusively upon functioning issues (sleep and daily lifestyle regularity) would accrue benefits in both functional and emotional domains. A comparison was made with a control therapy that concentrated on emotional issues, and specifically avoided discussing sleep or lifestyle regularity. Thirty-eight spousally bereaved seniors were randomly assigned to either functional or control therapy. Assessments were made before, during, and after a 6-month, 10-session individual therapy. The functional therapy assisted in both functional and emotional domains and the hypothesis was confirmed.

Address: a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine , Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , USA.

DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2013.766658

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MeSH Terms: Adaptation, Psychological, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Bereavement, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Female, Humans, Life Style, Male, Sleep, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Social Support, Treatment Outcome, Widowhood