The impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) program on anxiety disorder and memory recall

Abstract

The efficient treatment of anxiety-related disorders and memory recall is significant, regarding the occurrence of these disorders and their relationship with poor psychology operational. Thus, this study aims to measure the modern evidence on the efficacy of CBT on anxiety- disorders and memory recall in elderly in Amman, Jordan. Quasi-experimental intervention was conducted combined with qualitative approach. Purposive sampling method was used to sample 46 elderly resident in Amman. Feedback and observation were used to collect qualitative data. The tests of “The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory” (STAI), “Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test” (RAVLT), and Narrative Recall Assessment (NRA) were used to collect the data. SPSS 25.0 and NVivo software analyzed the data.   The findings show that the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program has a positive effect on anxiety decreasing, memory function and recalling in elderly people. Three major themes emerged “improved coping, increased confidence, positive engagement”. The positive findings highlight the importance of personalized CBT interventions in improving mental health among elderly people residing within an institutionalized care setting. The study contributions, recommendations, and future directions were explained at the end of the study.