A Qualitative Study to Explore the Life Experiences of Older Adults in Oman DOI Creative Commons

Bushra Rashid Al-Ghafri,

Rawaa Abubakr Abuelgassim Eltayib, Zahir Badar Al-Ghusaini

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European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(10), P. 2135 - 2149

Published: Oct. 3, 2023

Reminiscence studies and life reviews have a number of proven advantages. Future generations gain by learning from elders' experiences, as do older adults themselves who share their memories. Despite Oman's sizable geriatric population, research on individuals' experiences is scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the Omani individuals across many stages, childhood present.This was qualitative design. Convenience sampling employed conducted December 2021 October 2022. A total 13 (9 females 4 males), with an average age 68 years, were recruited for (response rate = 34%). Socio-demographic review information gathered according set semi-structured guiding questions. The responses then captured audio recordings, which underwent transcription translation. Thematic analysis techniques applied extracted data.Three main themes evident in study's findings: memories, friendships, relationships, well past. Additionally, passed gems wisdom be shared younger generations.This aided revealing resiliency, social connections, reflections adults. These can guide creation age-inclusive laws, support initiatives, healthcare services specifically designed satisfy special requirements ambitions elderly population. Based these themes, recommended that local community or society build more sympathetic compassionate atmosphere honors respects accomplishments essential group recognizing comprehending complex In addition, future could particular aspects pinpoint solutions improve quality wellbeing.

Language: Английский

The effectiveness of brief reminiscence‐based psychosocial interventions for cancer patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis DOI

Sitao Zhang,

Huali Song,

Qian Liu

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Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 33(7), P. 2775 - 2796

Published: March 22, 2024

To determine the effectiveness of brief reminiscence-based psychosocial interventions in alleviating psychological distress cancer patients.

Language: Английский

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Effects of Group Reminiscence Therapy assisted by Memory Specificity Training (GRT-mest) on depressive symptoms in older adults: A cluster randomized controlled trial DOI
Yuejin Wu, Tianzhuo Yu,

Yuanjian Xia

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Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 133, P. 105811 - 105811

Published: March 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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The Effect of Reminiscence Therapy on Sleep and Hope: A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
Mahsa Hosseini, Soheila Shamsikhani,

Masomeh Rezaie

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Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 23(11), P. 1023 - 1036

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Comparison of the effects of performing hard work well‐based and enjoyment‐based memories in reminiscence therapy on the quality of reminiscence in older people: a randomised controlled trial DOI
Yuko Komase, Kazuya Kito, Hiroshi Tsuzuki

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Psychogeriatrics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(3)

Published: April 11, 2025

Abstract Objective This study sought to examine whether reminiscence therapy based on memories of hard work is more effective than enjoyment for promoting positive (i.e., quality reminiscence) associated with the prevention or reduction depressive symptoms in community‐dwelling older people. Methods The participants were 26 people (three men and 23 women) aged 65 who attended an elder citizens' club a salon. Participants randomly assigned either (recalling things they thought did well past) group group. In both groups, sessions lasted 30–50 min each, once week, 4 weeks. For assessment, we used Positive Negative Reminiscence Scale, Geriatric Depression Scale 15, Life Satisfaction Index Z. Analysis covariance using Bayesian statistics was conducted amount change each scale as objective variable. Results There significant difference between groups scores (expected posteriori = −1.87, β −0.23, t −2.28, 95% confidence interval [−3.45, −0.26], P ( b > 0) (which calculated probability that coefficient ) greater zero) 0.01), suggesting small‐to‐moderate effect compared Conclusions results suggested may promote among work.

Language: Английский

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Effectiveness on Quality of Life and Life Satisfaction for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Life Review and Reminiscence Therapy across Settings DOI Creative Commons
清矢 赤塚, Cheng Chen, Shulin Chen

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Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(10), P. 830 - 830

Published: Oct. 11, 2023

Background: With the growing trend of ageing, there is an urgent need for effective interventions that enhance positive psychological functions among older adults. Objective: (1) To evaluate effectiveness life review and reminiscence therapy in enhancing quality satisfaction (2) discover efficacious variables during interventions, such as form intervention number sessions. Methods: Relevant randomized controlled trials both English Chinese languages were searched across eight databases. The meta-analysis was conducted by a random effects model using STATA 17. registration this CRD42023424085. Results: Thirty-two studies with 2353 participants included. Experimental groups adults significantly improved their (SMD 1.07; 95% CI 0.48 to 1.66; p < 0.001) 1.12; 0.63 1.60; 0.001). Subgroup analyses revealed individual sessions had more significant impact on improving six could effectively. Conclusions: Life hold promise application medical nursing care adults, suggesting potential benefits implementing designs settings functions.

Language: Английский

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Promoting Personalized Reminiscence Among Cognitively Intact Older Adults Through an AI-Driven Interactive Multimodal Photo Album (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Xin Wang, Juan Li, Tianyi Liang

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JMIR Aging, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7, P. e49415 - e49415

Published: Dec. 11, 2023

Reminiscence, a therapy that uses stimulating materials such as old photos and videos to stimulate long-term memory, can improve the emotional well-being life satisfaction of older adults, including those who are cognitively intact. However, providing personalized reminiscence be challenging for caregivers family members.

Language: Английский

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The effectiveness of emotion-oriented approaches on psychological outcomes and cognitive function in older adults: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials DOI Creative Commons

Chiao-Ling Lin,

Ruey Chen, Christina Yeni Kustanti

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Journal of Global Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: June 28, 2024

Abstract Background Emotion-oriented approaches have demonstrated effectiveness in the care of elderly. However, related studies reported conflicting results. We aimed to explore pooled effect emotion-oriented on psychological outcomes and cognitive function older adults through a meta-analysis randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Methods searched eight databases – CINAHL, Cochrane, Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, Web Science for RCTs from inception 11 January 2024. Participants aged 60 years or who received as intervention, interest were included. The primary outcome was (depression, self-esteem, life satisfaction loneliness), secondary global function. size computed comprehensive 3.0 software using Hedges' g (g) with random-effects model. Furthermore, heterogeneity assessed Cochrane's Q I2 tests. quality included evaluated Cochrane Risk Bias tool. To potential sources heterogeneity, moderator analyses conducted. Results 37 found that improve depression (g = −0.82, 95% CI −1.08, −0.56), self-esteem 0.98, 0.31, 1.64), 0.63, 0.37, 0.88), loneliness −2.22, −3.80, −0.64) 0.34, 0.19, 0.49) adults. also observed significant follow-up effects −1.40, −2.45, −0.34) −3.48, 6.02, −0.94). Conclusions are promising interventions improving Health workers should receive training promote integrate into routine emphasising importance collaborative efforts among health professionals caregivers ensure holistic delivery.

Language: Английский

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MÜZİK DESTEKLİ ANIMSAMA TERAPİSİNİN DEMANSLI YAŞLI BİREYLERİN BİLİŞSEL FONKSİYONLARI ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ: SİSTEMATİK DERLEME VE META ANALİZ PROTOKOLÜ DOI
Tuğçe Kaplan Uyan, Elif Aşık, İlkay Keser

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Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26(1), P. 46 - 51

Published: April 24, 2024

Amaç: Demanslı bireylere uygulanan müzik destekli anımsama terapisinin (MDAT), bilişsel işlevler üzerine etkisinin araştırılacağı sistematik derleme ve meta analiz çalışmasının protokolünün sunulması amaçlanmıştır. Gereç Yöntemler: Bu çalışmada, MDAT’ın demanslı yaşlı bireylerin fonksiyonları üzerindeki etkisini değerlendiren randomize kontrollü çalışmalar olarak incelenecektir. Literatür tarama çalışmaların seçimi gibi süreçlerde rehber çalışmaları için hazırlanmış olan Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols kontrol listesi kullanılacaktır. Araştırmanın verileri literatürde yayınlanmış çalışmalardan elde edileceği etik kurul onayına gerek duyulmamıştır. Arama dizeleri; “Wiley Online Library, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, EBSCOhost CINAHL Compete Cochrane Library” veri tabanlarında taranacaktır. taraması, İngilizce dilinde, yıl sınırlaması yapılmadan, 16 Ocak 2024 tarihine kadar gerçekleştirilecektir. Tarama iki araştırmacı tarafından bağımsız yürütülecektir. Üçüncü işlemin doğruluğunu edecek uzlaşma sağlanamayan veriler uzman görüşü verecektir. Dâhil edilen ROB-2 aracı kullanılarak değerlendirilecektir. Veri ayıklama sürecinde incelenen incelenip ayıklanacak ilgili forma kaydedilecektir. Kodlayıcı güvenirliği değerlendiriciler arası uyumu belirlemede Cohen’s Kappa istatistiği SPSS sürüm 22.0 paket programından faydalanılacaktır. Çalışmalardan sonuçlara göre etkinliğini değerlendirmek çalışma sonuçları (örneğin ruh sağlığındaki değişiklikler) üzerinde meta-analiz Eğer mümkün değilse, sonuçlar raporlanacaktır. Bulgular: Literatürde farklı müdahaleler bireylerde işlevleri iyileştirdiği belirtilmektedir. Müzik de benzer şekilde işlevlerini iyileştireceği düşünülmektedir. Sonuç: derlemeden bulgular, araştırmacılar müdahale programlarının geliştirilmesi uygulanmasına yol gösterici olacaktır. kapsamda birlikte terapisi müdahalesinin özelliklerini belirleyecek bu çalışmanın bulguları, yaşlılarda iyileştirmeye yönelik çözüm sunma potansiyeline sahiptir.

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Using Virtual Reality Recreation Therapy to Enhance Social Interaction and Well-Being in Homebound Seniors DOI Creative Commons
Jonathan J. Foo,

Keng Hao Chew,

Pilar Lim

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Journal of Ageing and Longevity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(4), P. 373 - 393

Published: Nov. 25, 2024

In view of Singapore’s rapidly ageing population, this study is an exploratory pilot designed to assess the feasibility and potential impact virtual reality recreation therapy (VRRT) on homebound seniors. A tri-party research partnership was formed between Singapore University Social Sciences (SUSS), NTUC Health Home Care, Vue Reality Labs. The aim explore benefits VR for seniors, contributing goal ‘aging in place’. Over two years, a 52-week curriculum developed, featuring social, travel, cultural topics tailored Five care associates from Care received facilitator training by total 71 senior participants aged 50 102 engaged over 1600 session hours during trial; 62% had varying levels dementia. mixed-methods approach adopted general therapy, incorporating quantitative data participants’ emotional, cognitive conditions qualitative interviews. findings revealed that most enjoyed sessions, perceiving them positively their overall health well-being. Caregivers reported improvements cognitive, emotional functioning participants. positive effects extended caregivers facilitators, with renewed relationships enhanced skills, respectively. insights observations gathered will serve as foundation designing more robust deploying programme care.

Language: Английский

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The Effect of Reminiscence Therapy on the Assessment of Depression, Anxiety and Self‐Esteem in Community‐Dwelling Older Adults: An Intervention Study DOI Creative Commons
Renáta Zeleníková, Jiřina Hosáková, Radka Kozáková

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International Journal of Older People Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Dec. 16, 2024

Reminiscence therapy (RT) is a widely used approach to promote well-being among older adults and an effective intervention method for with diverse health conditions, including community-dwelling adults.

Language: Английский

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