A Qualitative Examination of a Reminiscence Intervention for Older Adults Using Three-Dimensional (3D) Printed Objects.

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q2 GERONTOLOGY

Journal of Applied Gerontology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-20 DOI:10.1177/07334648241263234

Keith A Anderson, Marla Berg-Weger, Olu Olofinboba, Tom Plocher

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Abstract

Reminiscence has been found to be an effective therapy for older adults and researchers and practitioners have identified a range of benefits, from cognitive stimulation to the reconciliation of past experiences. In this qualitative study, the authors explore the experiences of older adults engaged in a technology-enhanced form of reminiscence therapy (RT) using three-dimensional (3D) printed objects from peoples' past. Content analysis of individual interviews with seven participants (n = 7) revealed three themes: (1) positive experiences with the RT intervention; (2) reflections on the use of 3D printed objects; and (3) the development of relationships between participants and researchers. These findings suggest that RT using 3D printed objects can be effective, but only if objects are accurate and if it suits participants' personalities. Researchers and practitioners may find that the use of 3D printed objects can enhance their RT interventions and thereby enrich the lives of older adults.

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使用三维（3D）打印对象对老年人进行回忆干预的定性研究。

人们发现，回忆疗法对老年人来说是一种有效的治疗方法，研究人员和从业人员发现了回忆疗法的一系列益处，包括刺激认知、调和过去的经历等。在这项定性研究中，作者探讨了老年人使用三维（3D）打印物品进行回忆疗法（RT）的经验。对七位参与者（n = 7）的个人访谈进行的内容分析揭示了三个主题：（1）RT 干预的积极体验；（2）对使用 3D 打印对象的反思；以及（3）参与者与研究人员之间关系的发展。这些研究结果表明，使用 3D 打印物体进行 RT 是有效的，但前提是物体必须准确无误，并且符合参与者的个性。研究人员和从业人员可能会发现，使用 3D 打印物品可以增强他们的 RT 干预措施，从而丰富老年人的生活。

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Journal of Applied Gerontology GERONTOLOGY-

CiteScore

5.10

自引率

13.30%

发文量

202

期刊介绍： The Journal of Applied Gerontology (JAG) is the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society. It features articles that focus on research applications intended to improve the quality of life of older persons or to enhance our understanding of age-related issues that will eventually lead to such outcomes. We construe application broadly and encourage contributions across a range of applications toward those foci, including interventions, methodology, policy, and theory. Manuscripts from all disciplines represented in gerontology are welcome. Because the circulation and intended audience of JAG is global, contributions from international authors are encouraged.