Behavioural activation in nursing homes to treat depression (BAN-Dep): study protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial

What is it about?

Depression is common among residents of aged care facilities and, in this setting, is often associated with loss of function. Behavioural activation is a simple intervention capable of decreasing the severity of depressive symptoms in people of all ages, but its efficacy in aged care settings is yet to be established. The BAN-Dep trial will test the effectiveness of behavioural activation for the treatment of depression among older Australians living in aged care facilities.

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