A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Adaptive Counselling Strategies Regarding Reduction of Co-Morbid Depression Among Patients with Chronic Medical Illness at Selected Hospital of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Abstract
Background:
This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of adaptive counselling strategies in reducing co-morbid depression among patients with chronic medical illness. Depression frequently co-exists with long-term physical conditions, intensifying symptom burden, impairing daily functioning, and reducing adherence to treatment regimens. Adaptive counselling strategies, which involve individualized psychological support and coping enhancement, can potentially alleviate these effects and improve overall health outcomes.
Aim:
To evaluate the effectiveness of adaptive counselling strategies on reducing co-morbid depression among patients with chronic medical illness in a selected hospital at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Methods:
A quantitative evaluative approach with a quasi-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was adopted. The study was conducted at Anurag Health Care Pvt. Ltd, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Data were collected using validated tools before and after the intervention. The post-test mean score (12.44) was significantly lower than the pre-test mean score (46.69). The calculated t-value (4.95) exceeded the critical value at the 0.05 significance level, indicating a statistically significant reduction in depression levels following the adaptive counselling intervention.
Results:
The findings demonstrated that adaptive counselling strategies were effective in reducing co-morbid depression among patients with chronic medical illnesses. The intervention helped patients cope better through structured psychological support tailored to their needs, improving their mental health outcomes.
Conclusion:
Adaptive counselling strategies significantly reduced co-morbid depression among chronically ill patients. The study underscores the importance of incorporating structured psychological interventions into chronic illness management to enhance emotional resilience and treatment adherence.