Consequences From Use of Reminiscence: a Randomised Intervention Study in Ten Danish Nursing Homes

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2005-08-31

Study Completion Date

2008-06-30

Brief Summary

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Reminiscence is the systematic use of memories and recollections to strengthen self-identity and self-worth. The study aim was to investigate the consequences for nursing home residents and staff of integrating reminiscence into daily nursing care. Ten nursing homes were randomised into either an Intervention Group, who implemented reminiscence, or a Control Group, who continued with usual care. Data were collected at baseline and again 6 and 12 months after the intervention start. Results suggested that use of reminiscence can improve residents' quality of life and possibly delay progression in dementia symptoms. Nursing staff can experience greater satisfaction with personal and professional roles and develop a more positive view of the residents.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Consequences for Nursing Home Residents and Staff of Integrating Reminiscence Into Daily Nursing Care.

Study Design

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Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Implementation of reminiscence

Individual and group reminiscence sessions held with residents, supplemented by reminiscence boxes, posters and exhibitions.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Implementation of reminiscence

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Usual nursing care

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Implementation of reminiscence

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* nursing homes in the Mid-Jutland Region with at least one 35 residents who were willing to particpate in study
* signed informed consent from residents/relatives

Exclusion Criteria

* nursing homes that already used reminiscence on a systematic basis
* nursing homes with recent organisational changes/extensive staff training
* residents in protected-environment units, were bed-ridden/terminally ill or on short-term placement.

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No