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Remembering and sharing through poetry writing.

L B Taft

    Nurse Educator
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Reminiscing through poetry writing offers therapeutic benefits for older adults. Nursing students facilitated group sessions, leading to positive outcomes for both students and elderly participants.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nursing Education
    • Creative Arts Therapies

    Background:

    • Reminiscence therapy is recognized for its potential therapeutic benefits in the elderly population.
    • Engaging older adults in meaningful activities is crucial for their well-being.
    • Nursing students require practical experience in therapeutic interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the use of poetry writing as a method to stimulate reminiscence in elderly individuals.
    • To assess the reciprocal benefits of this intervention for both nursing students and elderly participants.

    Main Methods:

    • Nursing students facilitated group sessions utilizing poetry writing as a primary tool.
    • The intervention focused on stimulating reminiscence among elderly participants.

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    Main Results:

    • Poetry writing successfully stimulated reminiscence in the elderly participants.
    • The intervention yielded reciprocal benefits, positively impacting both the students and the elderly individuals involved.

    Conclusions:

    • Poetry writing serves as an effective method for facilitating reminiscence in older adults.
    • Intergenerational group work involving creative activities can foster mutual therapeutic outcomes.