Psychodrama Model Activities Therapy and its Impact on Level of Depression in Elderly in the Taman Sari Village, Tanjung Karang Community Health Center Working Area, Mataram City, Indonesia

Abstract

Group Activity Therapy based on Psychodrama Model (PGA) is relevant for patients with depression especially for the elderly. Aims of study
was to investigate determine the impact of PGA in elderly suffering from depression in the Taman Sari Environment, Tanjung Karang
Community Health Center Working Area, Mataram City, Indonesia . This study employs quasi experiment with pre and post-test and a
control group. Using the purposive sampling technique, 32 respondents are taken as samples and are divided into the two groups of 16
each. Data is collected using questionnaire obtained after the PGA sessions. Data analysis is conducted using kolmogorov smirnov and
wilcoxon at 5% significance level. There are significant changes observed at the experimental group after the completion of PGA. PGA has
succeeded in suppressing the occurrence of depression in the elderly. This can be explained at several points on the psychodrama therapy
used. The success of this PGA has a positive impact in overcoming the incidence of depression among the elderly. PGA could be potentially
used as an activity for elderly people. It does not only encourage them to socialise but it also has a positive impact on their depression. All nurses
must be trained to conduct PGA.