Behavioural Activation is a type of talking therapy which aims to help people maintain or introduce activities which are important to them. Such activities may benefit their physical and emotional well-being, by helping them to stay connected with the world and remain active. During the BA support, a support worker helped the participant to use and work through a self-help booklet (the ‘MODS booklet’) which guided them through Behavioural Activation in manageable steps to support their physical and emotional well-being.
Collaborative Care is a way of managing care for individuals with chronic conditions so that treatment is delivered in the most effective, patient-centred way. In MODS, support workers worked with the participant to try and ensure that everyone involved in their care is working together to make sure they are getting the care they need.
The support developed for use in the MODS programme involved people working through a self-help booklet ('MODS booklet’) over a number of sessions supported by a trained MODS Support Worker.
The MODS Support Worker also liaised where necessary, with health professionals in the participant’s care team, such as their GP or Practice nurse, to help them to get the care they need.
The MODS programme of research was aimed at people aged 65+ years who have long-term health conditions.
The NIHR MODS programme aligns with the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Applied Research Collaboration (ARC), where Professors Simon Gilbody and Andy Clegg lead programmes of research into physical health and mental health, particularly among older people and those with frailty.
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The risk of depression is increased by around 2-3 times in older adults with long-term health conditions.
Behavioural Activation is a type of talking therapy which aims to help people maintain or introduce activities which are important to them. Such activities may benefit their physical and emotional wellbeing, by helping them to stay connected with the world and remain active.
The MODS programme is funded by the National Institute for Health Research Programme Grants for Applied Research. Reference number: RP-PG-0217-20006.
The MODS programme of research is aimed at people aged 65+ years who long-term health conditions.
Currently you can only take part in the MODS programme if your GP practice is taking part. Your GP will contact you if they are involved with MODS and identify you as someone who may be suitable to take part.
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