European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(10), С. 2135 - 2149
Опубликована: Окт. 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.
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
22(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
Existing
interventions
targeting
perceived
stress
in
older
adults
exhibit
a
diverse
range
of
types
and
inconsistent
effectiveness.
It
remains
unclear
which
are
most
effective
for
terms
stress,
anxiety,
depression,
cortisol
levels.
Aims
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
effectiveness
Methods
A
systematic
search
was
conducted
using
PubMed,
EMBASE,
Web
Science,
Cochrane,
CINAHL,
PsycINFO,
CNKI,
SinoMed,
VIP,
WanFang
databases
on
January
9,
2024
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs).
Pairwise
meta‐analysis
network
(NMA)
were
Review
Manager
v.5.4
Stata
v.16.0.
Results
total
23
RCTs
included.
The
reminiscence
therapy
had
highest
probability
(98.6%)
being
promising
intervention
reduce
followed
by
exercise
(68.1%)
yoga
(56.1%).
included
benefits
levels
(SMD
=
−0.30;
95%
CI
[−0.54,
−0.06];
p
0.01).
Moreover,
showed
positive
effects
reducing
depression
−1.84;
[−3.69,
0.01];
0.05),
it
ranked
as
method
or
anxiety.
Health
education
also
reduced
anxiety
symptoms
compared
control
group
−0.77;
[−1.27,
−0.26];
0.03).
Linking
Evidence
Action
Interventions
overall
adults,
especially
exercise.
Exercise
health
each
potential
alleviating
respectively.
More
high‐quality
needed
obtain
more
robust
conclusions.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(3), С. 963 - 970
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
A
BSTRACT
Background
and
Objectives:
Group
reminiscence
therapy
has
shown
potential
in
improving
the
mental
well-being
of
older
adults.
The
present
study
aimed
to
assess
health
adults
selected
elderly
care
facilities
urban
part
north
Tamil
Nadu
evaluate
effectiveness
group
identify
association
their
with
sociodemographic
factors.
Methods:
Using
a
convenience
sampling
method,
quasiexperimental
pretest–posttest
was
conducted
over
6-week
period.
It
included
30
participants
from
one
facility
for
experimental
two
other
homes
(12
18
participants,
respectively)
as
control
group,
all
meeting
specific
inclusion
criteria.
During
first
week,
data
were
collected,
assessed
using
General
Health
Questionnaire-12.
Reminiscence
provided
2
nd
5
th
week.
posttest
both
groups
during
6
week
participants’
health.
Results:
showed
male
preponderance
habitat,
whereas
dominated
by
women
rural
background.
revealed
that
most
(26/86.7%)
(29/96.7%)
distressed
at
beginning
study.
Following
therapy,
twenty-three
(76.7%)
residents
significant
reassuring
improvement
Interpretations
Conclusions:
distress
identified
pretest
underscores
challenges
faced
an
important
role
promoting
This
reinstates
quality
life.
Longitudinal,
community-based
studies
are
required
extend
significance
therapy.
JMIR Serious Games,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11, С. e45539 - e45539
Опубликована: Окт. 6, 2023
Background
The
increasing
number
of
older
adults
with
mental,
behavioral,
and
memory
challenges
presents
significant
public
health
concerns.
Reminiscence
is
one
type
nonpharmacological
intervention
that
can
effectively
evoke
memories,
stimulate
mental
activities,
improve
psychological
well-being
in
through
a
series
discussions
on
previous
experiences.
Fully
immersive
virtual
reality
(FIVR)
may
be
useful
tool
for
reminiscence
interventions
because
it
uses
realistic
environments
connected
to
person’s
past
stories.
Objective
This
review
aims
examine
empirical
evidence
regarding
the
application
FIVR
interventions,
its
usability
acceptability,
effectiveness
assisting
achieve
optimal
outcomes.
Methods
We
followed
PRISMA
(Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses)
approach
scoping
reviews.
PubMed,
PsycINFO,
Embase,
CINAHL,
Web
Science,
ACM,
IEEE
Xplore
electronic
databases
were
used
search.
included
peer-reviewed
studies
as
an
assistive
interventions;
published
between
January
1,
2000,
August
2022;
reported
research;
involved
participants;
addressed
health-
behavior-related
outcomes
or
feasibility
FIVR.
Endnote
X9
organize
search
results
Microsoft
Excel
data
extraction
synthesis.
Results
Of
806
articles
collected
from
other
resources,
11
identified.
Most
participants
aged
70
90
years.
Only
1
study
did
not
involve
those
cognitive
impairments,
whereas
3
specifically
targeted
people
living
dementia.
indicated
enhanced
engagement
reduced
fatigue.
Although
some
have
observed
positive
effects
anxiety,
apathy,
depression,
functions,
caregiver
burden
reduction,
these
findings
inconsistent
across
research.
In
addition,
showed
overall
acceptability
manageable
side
among
various
conditions
during
sessions.
However,
adverse
feelings
participants,
triggered
by
unpleasant
memories
evoked
content.
Conclusions
role
remains
nascent,
limited
evaluating
impacts
adults.
Many
reviewed
had
notable
limitations:
small
sample
sizes,
absence
rigorous
research
design,
assessment
long-term
effects,
lack
measures
behavior
outcomes,
quality
life.
Beyond
limitations,
this
identified
list
future
directions
6
categories.
On
basis
findings,
we
provide
practical
recommendations
enhance
covering
topics
such
content,
device
choice,
types,
responsibility
facilitators.
Behavioral Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(10), С. 830 - 830
Опубликована: Окт. 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.
Cognitive
interventions
vary
in
their
level
of
structure,
encompassing
standardized
and
unstandardized
tasks,
person-centered
tasks.
Addressing
semantic
knowledge/semantic
memory/semantics
is
important,
mainly
because
its
efficiency
impacts
other
cognitive
domains.
Semantic
tasks
are
commonly
included
preventive
rehabilitation
programs,
typically
as
with
pre-defined
referents.
In
contrast,
approaches
have
introduced
personally
relevant
semantics,
allowing
for
expressive
language
to
share
thoughts
experiences.
Although
these
offer
benefits
beyond
improvement,
lack
structure
may
pose
challenges.
Our
CQ
program
blends
structured
activities
aiming
harness
the
advantages
both
methods.
Additionally,
this
review
we
discuss
future
challenges
directions
field
interventions.
Aging Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(4), С. 528 - 534
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024
Abstract
Dementia
is
characterized
by
a
progressive
decline
in
cognition,
behavioral
and
psychological
symptoms
(BPSD),
quality
of
life
(QoL).
The
lack
curative
therapies
has
led
to
psychosocial
discourse
prioritizing
QoL
people
thriving
with
dementia
(PTD).
Group
reminiscence
therapy
(RT)
relatively
inexpensive
intervention,
music
prompts
being
preferred
choice,
owing
robust
musical
memory
the
early
disease
stage.
However,
synthesis
current
evidence
needed
inform
research
clinical
use
group
RT
care.
Therefore,
we
conducted
systematic
review
on
PubMed,
Scopus,
CINAHL,
APA
PsycInfo,
PsycArticles
critically
appraise
published
randomized
controlled
trials
examining
improve
BPSD,
PTD.
Of
14,725
articles,
two
RCTs
involving
102
PTD
were
included.
All
studies
used
prerecorded
for
RT.
deemed
good
quality,
adhering
intention‐to‐treat
analysis
assessor
blinding.
Based
American
Academy
Neurology
guidelines,
assigned
Level
C
recommendation
cognition
B
recommendations
BPSD
(ineffective).
In
conclusion,
may
be
useful
symptomatic
management
heterogeneous
study
designs,
severity,
subtype,
outcome
measures
are
likely
barriers
meaningful
translation.
rating
only
serves
as
point
reference.
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