NCT07526779

Motivational Interviewing on Loneliness Level, Activities of Daily Living, and Quality of Life in Elderly

The Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Loneliness Level, Activities of Daily Living, and Quality of Life in Elderly Individuals Living Alone: A Randomized Controlled Study

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

To examine the effects of motivational interviewing on loneliness levels, activities of daily living, and quality of life among older adults living alone

Detailed description

This study is a randomized controlled experimental study examining the effect of motivational interviewing on individuals aged 65 and older who live alone. It will be conducted at a public hospital between April and December 2026. A total of 60 participants (30 in the experimental group, 30 in the control group) will be randomly assigned to groups. The experimental group will receive a total of 4 sessions of motivational interviewing over 4 weeks, with one session per week; each session will last approximately 30-40 minutes. The control group will receive no intervention. In the study, loneliness levels, daily living activities, and quality of life will be assessed using pre- and post-tests. The data will be analyzed statistically to determine the effect of motivational interviewing.

Conditions

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	motivational interviewing	Motivational interviewing is a client-centered, empathetic, and supportive communication approach aimed at eliciting and strengthening an individual's intrinsic motivation for behavioral change.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-05-01
• Primary completion: 2026-06-01
• Completion: 2026-07-01
• First posted: 2026-04-13
• Last updated: 2026-04-13

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)