Date of Award
2023
Document Type
Capstone
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
College Granting Degree
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract
Problem: This project addresses the prevalent mental health disparities experienced by older adults in underserved rural areas. Depression, anxiety, and loneliness can be exacerbated by factors such as social isolation, significantly impacting this population's well-being. The implementation of the Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) aims to bridge the gap and improve mental health outcomes in these communities. Population: The participants for this project included four older adults over the age of 50 from the underserved rural communities of Belle Glade and Pahokee all of whom reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
Extent
39 p.
Recommended Citation
Padron, Dayana, "A PEARLS Approach to Reducing Depression, Anxiety, and Loneliness in Underserved Populations" (2023). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present. 1577.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general/1577
Identifier
faudnp000090