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Reminiscence and life review: explaining the differences

B K Haight1, I Burnside

  • 1Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing, Charleston 29425.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Reminiscence and life review are distinct nursing interventions, not interchangeable. This article clarifies their differences in goals, theory, roles, implementation, and outcomes for nurses.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nursing Practice
  • Psychosocial Interventions

Background:

  • Reminiscence and life review are frequently conflated in nursing literature.
  • A clear distinction is needed to optimize their application in patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate between reminiscence and life review as nursing interventions.
  • To highlight similarities and differences in their core components.
  • To enhance nurses' understanding and application of these psychosocial interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of reminiscence and life review.
  • Examination of goals, theoretical underpinnings, and roles (nurse and client).
  • Review of implementation processes and expected outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Reminiscence and life review possess unique objectives and theoretical bases.
  • Distinct roles for nurses and clients are identified in each intervention.
  • Variations in implementation strategies and desired outcomes are evident.

Conclusions:

  • Reminiscence and life review are separate, valuable nursing interventions.
  • Understanding their unique characteristics improves therapeutic effectiveness.
  • Clarification supports evidence-based nursing practice in psychosocial care.

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