Group reminiscence therapy interventions in non-clinical older adults: A systematic review

IF 2.5 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Geriatric Nursing Pub Date : 2025-03-27 DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.03.004

Ali Eryılmaz PhD , Emre Yıldırım MA , Hacer Yıldırım Kurtulus PhD , Murat Yıldırım PhD

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Abstract

Reminiscence therapy has gained significant attention in the last decade, supporte1d by increasing evidence of its efficacy in enhancing psychosocial functioning in different populations. However, questions remain regarding this therapy, particularly about the feasibility of developing successful therapeutic interventions for non-clinical older adults. This systematic review aimed to provide evidence on the intervention contents of experimental studies using group reminiscence therapy in elderly individuals. A descriptive systematic review design was applied using the Web of Science database. Out of the 127 studies reviewed, only 26 examined reminiscence therapy interventions with non-clinical older adults. These studies revealed evidence regarding the positive impacts of reminiscence therapy on mental health and well-being outcomes, including depression, anxiety, stress, life satisfaction, happiness, and general health. Overall, the existing literature on the efficacy of reminiscence therapy in older adults is limited and much more research is required to understand the therapeutic interventions in this population.

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非临床老年人群体回忆疗法干预：系统回顾

在过去的十年中，越来越多的证据表明，怀旧疗法在提高不同人群的心理社会功能方面的有效性，从而引起了人们的极大关注。然而，关于这种疗法的问题仍然存在，特别是关于为非临床老年人开发成功的治疗干预措施的可行性。本系统综述旨在为老年人群体回忆疗法实验研究的干预内容提供证据。采用Web of Science数据库进行描述性系统评价设计。在回顾的127项研究中，只有26项研究对非临床老年人进行了回忆疗法干预。这些研究揭示了关于回忆疗法对心理健康和福祉结果的积极影响的证据，包括抑郁、焦虑、压力、生活满意度、幸福感和一般健康。总的来说，关于回忆疗法在老年人中的疗效的现有文献是有限的，需要更多的研究来了解这一人群的治疗干预措施。

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Geriatric Nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

3.80

自引率

7.40%

发文量

257

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults. The journal''s peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum. Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics. The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.