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Effects of a reminiscence program among institutionalized elderly adults
Juan Carlos Meléndez-Moral1, Laura Charco-Ruiz, Teresa Mayordomo-Rodríguez
1Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain. melendez@uv.es
Psicothema
|August 6, 2013
Summary
Reminiscence therapy significantly improved well-being and reduced depressive symptoms in institutionalized older adults. This intervention offers a valuable approach to enhance mental health in elderly care settings.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
Background:
- Institutionalization in old age presents significant adaptation challenges.
- Difficulty adapting to institutional settings often leads to depressive symptoms and reduced well-being.
- Reminiscence therapy is an effective method for mitigating negative outcomes in institutionalized elderly individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a group-based reminiscence intervention.
- To assess the impact of reminiscence therapy on institutionalized older adults.
- To investigate improvements in depressive symptoms, self-esteem, life satisfaction, and psychological well-being.
Main Methods:
- A group format reminiscence intervention was conducted over eight sessions.
- A comparative design was employed, with a treatment group and a control group.
- Pre-post measures and a single-blind design were utilized to assess outcomes.
Main Results:
- The reminiscence intervention group showed a significant reduction in depressive symptoms.
- Participants in the intervention group experienced notable improvements in self-esteem.
- Enhanced life satisfaction and psychological well-being were observed in the treatment group.
Conclusions:
- Reminiscence intervention demonstrates positive effects for elderly individuals in institutional settings.
- The findings support the use of reminiscence therapy to improve mental health outcomes in the elderly.
- Reminiscence therapy is a beneficial therapeutic approach for institutionalized older adults.
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