The effects of reminiscence on depressive symptoms and mood status of older institutionalized adults in Taiwan.
OBJECTIVE
This study examined the effects of reminiscence on depressive symptoms and mood status of elderly people residing in long-term care facilities.


METHODS
A longitudinal quasi-experimental design was conducted, using two equivalent groups for pre-post test and purposive sampling. Each subject was administered pre- and post- tests at a 4 month interval, but subjects in the experimental group underwent weekly individual reminiscence therapy. Geriatric Depression Scale short form (GDS-SF) and Apparent Emotion Rating Scale (AER) were used as study instruments.


RESULTS
Forty-eight subjects completed the study, with 25 in the experimental group and 23 in the control group. The experimental findings indicated that the experimental group demonstrated fewer depressive symptoms (p < 0.05) and better mood status (p = 0.05) on the post-test comparing to the control group.


CONCLUSIONS
These warranted that reminiscence therapy is a recommended therapy for older people who reside in care facilities. It can provide a basis for planning geriatric care in community to promote the well being and quality of life of older people.
Wang
Jing-Jy
JJ
Department of Nursing, Fooyin University, Taiwan, 831 ROC. ns127@mail.fy.edu.tw
D000339:Affect; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003863:Depression / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007326:Institutionalization; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D011939:Mental Recall; D015995:Prevalence; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D013624:Taiwan / Q000453:epidemiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome