However, reminiscence was a more effective intervention therefore, it can be an inexpensive way to increase the vitality of the elderly with no side-effects. Conclusion: group discussion and reminiscence are effective in increasing the elderly happiness scores.

Bonferroni post-hoc test scores before and after the intervention (P<0.03) and scores during and after the intervention (P<0.03) showed significant differences. Formed a successful acapella group The Dons of Doo Wop. Multivariate analysis with repeated measures showed that the interaction between treatment group and the time was significantly effective on the elderly happiness score (p<0.01). Lead and background vocalist who was formerly with Lenny Coco and the Chimes, remembered for their two hit songs, Once in a While and I’m in the Mood for Love. It is also a stimulating mental activity, promoting good social interaction. Sharing and recollecting memories with seniors in long term care helps them to affirm who they are and to maintain self worth. Happiness pre-intervention scores were 43.9☑0.6 and 45.6☘.3 in control and the intervention groups, respectively (p>0.05). Golden Carers has 1000s of activities and resources for senior care. Results: The mean age of the participants was 65.5☖.2, and 50.8% of them were men. Fisher’s exact test, Chi-square, independent, repeated measures ANOVA with Bonferoni post-hoc and SPSS version 20 were used. Data were collected using valid and reliable happiness questionnaires (oxford) and a brief cognitive-mental examination.

Group discussions were held for the control group. Reminiscence was conducted in six sessions over three weeks. Happiness scores were measured before intervention, during, and one month after the end of intervention. Methods: In this clinical trial, 64 elderly referred to the Jahandidegan center of Gorgan were selected and randomly divided into control and intervention groups. Aim: To determine the effect of reminiscence therapy on the elderly happiness. There are no interventional, localized and confirmed studies into the effectiveness of this intervention on mental wellbeing of old people in our country. Although hypotheses one and two were not supported, the third was supported by the qualitative results, which clearly demonstrated that participation in the intervention increased well-being.Background: some studies have confirmed the effectiveness of reminiscence on mental health, although there are conflicting results in this area. The purpose of the study was partly achieved. The following themes support the third hypothesis: (a) enjoyment, (b) feeling well and (c) closeness and affirmation of self and others.Ĭonclusions. The first two hypotheses were not supported. It started with a short period of relaxation followed by a selected reading from a biography or from Icelandic literature and then the group discussion started, focusing on the topic of the day. Each group meeting had a preselected focus. A total of 13 group meetings were held, with 5–8 participants each time. The treatment was provided by two nurses to a group of patients dwelling at a long-term unit for people with end-stage lung diseases located in Iceland. A total of 12 patients participated, 10 women (mean age 70 years) and two men (mean age 86 years). The research design was quasi-experimental, using Beck Depression Inventory and Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Survey pre- and posttreatment, in addition to conducting semistructured interviews after the treatment was finished and qualitatively evaluating outcomes of selected nursing diagnosis. (3) People with end-stage chronic lung diseases will report increased well-being after participating in a reminiscence group. (2) Self-esteem in people with end-stage chronic lung diseases will increase after participating in a reminiscence group. The following hypotheses were proposed: (1) Depression in people with end-stage chronic lung diseases will decrease after participating in a reminiscence group. This paper describes an intervention study on group reminiscence intervention for people with end-stage chronic lung diseases. Reminiscence is considered an effective treatment for various groups of people, particularly the elderly.Īim. Reminiscence is a process of recalling long-forgotten memorable experiences and events through verbal interaction between the person eliciting memories and one or more persons. Group reminiscence among people with end-stage chronic lung diseasesīackground.

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