Effects of Drama Therapy on Depressive Symptoms, Attention, and Quality of Life in Patients With Dementia
This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of drama therapy on depressive symptoms, attention, and quality of life in patients with senile dementia. Researchers observed significant improvement just 8 weeks through the program and sustained improvement at the 12-week mark. The authors hope that the findings of this study provide a reference for the intervention method, content, frequency, and timing of drama therapy in patients with dementia. Lin, L.-W., Lui Y.-H.,
Tele-drama therapy for community dwelling older adults with constricted life-space mobility: a randomized controlled trial
This RCT investigated the effects of Tele-Drama Therapy on older adults who have constricted life-space mobility. Findings highlight the benefits of this approach to effectively reduce isolation and increase well-being. Elkarif, T., Orkibi, H., & Keisari, S. (2024). Tele-drama therapy for community-dwelling older adults with constricted life-space mobility: a randomized controlled trial. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 1–16.
ISRAEL: Drama therapy from a distance with older people during lockdown – A project led by Shoshi Ke
Drama therapist Shoshi Keisari led a project together with students from the Drama Therapy Graduate Program at Tel Hai Academic College...
Israel: Drama Therapist Shoshi Keisari Interviewed on Public Radio about Playback Theater with Older
Click on image to listen to the interview (Hebrew). Drama therapist Shoshi Keisari giving a lecture at Haifa University's Gerontology...
Spain: Dramatherapist Domingo Ferrandis talks about his work with people who suffer from Alzheimer&#
Click on image to view video (Spanish).