title: A controlled evaluation of reminiscence and current topics discussion groups in a nursing home context.
abstract: In this randomized study, we compared the psychological well-being of elderly nursing home residents who participated in reminiscence and current topics group discussions with a control group of residents. We rated participants happiness/depression, activity, mood, and functional levels before and after the group interventions. The intervention had a significant effect only on the happiness/depression measure, with both intervention groups showing positive changes compared to the control group.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rattenbury
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Stones
mesh_terms: D000339:Affect; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003142:Communication; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D008568:Memory; D009523:Newfoundland and Labrador; D009735:Nursing Homes; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group