A cultural adaptation of acceptance and commitment therapy with exercise for older Chinese with chronic pain and depressive symptoms: A mixed-methods study.

Chronic pain and depression are highly prevalent and correlated in older adults. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and exercise have been shown to be effective for both conditions, mostly in Western literature. Little is known about integrating two approaches, particularly in Asian cultures and among less well-educated people.

Nonpharmacological Interventions for Chronic Pain in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background And Objectives: Gate control theory and fear-avoidance model of chronic pain posit that biopsychosocial factors can modulate pain. Nonpharmacological interventions are recommended in managing chronic pain, but little information is available regarding their efficacy in older adults. We examined and compared the efficacy of different nonpharmacological intervention approaches for chronic pain management among older adults via meta-analysis and subgroup analysis.

Technology Affordance in an Information and Communication Technology Delivered Group Psychotherapy and Exercise Program for Older People With Depressive Symptoms: A Multiple Triangulation Qualitative Study.

Background And Objectives: Health and mental health interventions, such as psychotherapy and exercise programs, delivered via information and communication technology (ICT) may improve service access. However, adjustment among older people and in synchronous group interventions is more challenging. Technology affordance concerns the possibilities engendered by technology for various users and purposes and can help understand challenges in ICT-delivered groups and identify possible solutions.