Enhancing Resilience in Senior Living Community Residents

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This single-arm pilot study tests the feasibility of integrating the Stress Management and Resiliency Training Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (SMART-3RP), a mind-body intervention, into senior living residential communities. The investigators hypothesize that the SMART-3RP intervention will be feasible for senior living community residents to attend.

Official Title
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Enhancing Resilience in Senior Living Community Residents

Conditions
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Stress, Psychological, Coping Skills

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: SMART-3RP Group Intervention


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Resident of an Erickson Living senior living community Currently residing in an Erickson Living apartment home Sufficient English language skills to participate in study procedures Exclusion Criteria: Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent Unable or unwilling to participate in group sessions
Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Single-arm, pre-test/post-test pilot study
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: SMART-3RP Group Intervention<br>Residents will participate in 9 structured weekly group sessions which incorporates stress management and relaxation training. | Behavioral: SMART-3RP Group Intervention<br>* Nine 1.5 hour group sessions focusing on developing: an understanding of stress physiology and the physiology of the relaxation response; a regular practice of eliciting the relaxation response; and cognitive behavioral and positive psychology/resilience skills. Participants receive a copy of the SMART-3RP session manual and audio recorded guided meditations for independent relaxation practice. Participants are encouraged to practice eliciting the relaxation response daily throughout the study, using the audio recordings or other mind body techniques. Participants will use a practice log to track their practice.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMART-3RP group session attendance | Percentage of participants who attend ≥6 of 9 sessions | Post-intervention (week 9) | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Resident satisfaction with participation in SMART-3RP intervention | Proportion of participants who endorse satisfaction on individual survey items | Post-intervention (week 9) | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Resiliency, Flourishing, Coping Skills, Stress Reduction, Healthy Aging