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

NCT00937885 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2009-07-13

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

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.

Conditions

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

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Implementation of reminiscence

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Nørrebro Erindringscenter - the Danish Centre for Reminiscence

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • VIA University College

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Southern Denmark

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2005-08-31
Primary Completion
2007-09-30
Completion
2008-06-30

Countries

  • Denmark

Study Locations

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