Effect of Group Reminiscence Therapy on the Loneliness, Depression and Life Satisfaction of the Elderly in the Nursing Homes

Authors : Ayşe Sezer Balci, Nurcan Kolaç, Melisa Köse, Ibrahim Safa, Kerime Öğüt Düzen

Pages : 394-399

Doi:10.31067/acusaglik.1032196

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Publication Date : 2022-07-01

Article Type : Research

Abstract :Objective: The study aimed to examine the effect of group reminiscence therapy among elderly people who living nursing homes. Methods: This randomized controlled trial was performed in two nursing homes in Turkey. A total of 76 elderly recruited the intervention group (n= 37) and the control group (n=39). The intervention group received reminiscence therapy in the form of group sessions lasting 30-45 minutes once a week for six weeks. The control group had no application. Data were collected using a socio-demographic form, the Loneliness Scale, Beck Depression Scale, and Life Satisfaction Scale. Results: After reminiscence therapy, Beck Depression Scale and Life Satisfaction Scale mean scores increased in elderly in the intervention group (p<0.05), but there were no significant differences for the UCLA Loneliness Scale mean scores (p>0.05). Conclusion: At the end of the study, reminiscence therapy was found to be a useful method for reducing depression and increasing life satisfaction in elderly.
Keywords : Memory, elderly, reminiscence therapy.