Dimensions of Depression in the Dynamics of Recovery of Elderly Patients with Post-Traumatic Sequelae

Adina Camelia Slicaru, Anisoara Sandovici, Cătălina Ababei, Gabriela Ochiana, Costel Nechifor, Tatiana Dobrescu and Gabriela Raveica
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Adina Camelia Slicaru: "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau, Faculty of Movement, Sports, and Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Bacău, Romania
Anisoara Sandovici: "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau, Faculty of Movement, Sports, and Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Bacău, Romania
Cătălina Ababei: "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau, Faculty of Movement, Sports, and Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Bacău, Romania
Gabriela Ochiana: "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau, Faculty of Movement, Sports, and Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Bacău, Romania
Costel Nechifor: “Petre Andrei†University of Iași, Faculty of Psychology, Education Science and Social Work, Iași, Romania
Tatiana Dobrescu: "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau, Faculty of Movement, Sports, and Health Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Top Athletic Performance, Bacău, Romania
Gabriela Raveica: "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau, Faculty of Movement, Sports, and Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Bacău, Romania

Revista romaneasca pentru educatie multidimensionala - Journal for Multidimensional Education, 2025, vol. 17, issue 1, 277-292

Abstract: Background: Any physical trauma, regardless of the chronological age reference, involves the restructuring of psychological functionality, both cognitively and emotionally. The older the age at which physical injuries with post-traumatic sequelae occur, the more the context of mental life is affected in a manner that leads to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder. One of the premises of this research is that the integrated physical and psychological approach of the patient in post-traumatic recovery for elderly patients allows the improvement of their attitude toward the traumatic situation, implicitly activating the patient and reducing the depressive factor, in addition to increasing their awareness of their own body in the recovery process. Results: The experimental group consisted of 35 subjects, who scored a total of 376 points in the initial phase and 178 points in the final phase, resulting in a difference of 198 points between the two phases of testing. The control group also consisted of 35 subjects, who scored 339 points in the initial phase and 298 points in the final phase, with a difference of 41 points between the two phases. Conclusions: Given this, collaboration among doctors, physical therapists, and psychologists becomes essential in the physical recovery process for elderly patients. Reconnecting the individual with their inner self, encouraging voluntary engagement, and identifying personal strengths and past achievements can provide realistic new frames of reference.

Keywords: elderly; post-traumatic recovery; holistic approach to the patient; depression (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.18662/rrem/17.1/950

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