Review article Q4
The effectiveness of reminiscence in cognition, depressive symptoms, and quality of life in elderly people in the community: a systematic review
Isabel Gil (Isabel Gil); Paulo Santos-Costa (Paulo Santos-Costa); Daniela Cardoso (Daniela Cardoso); Vitor Parola (Vitor Parola); Elzbieta Bobrowicz-Campos (Bobrowicz-Campos, E.); Maria de Lurdes Almeida (Maria de Lurdes Almeida); Apóstolo, João (Apóstolo, João); et al.
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Referência: revista de enfermagem
Year (definitive publication)
2018
Language
English
Country
Portugal
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Abstract
Background: In the literature, reminiscence therapy (RT) stands out as a non-pharmacological intervention commonly implemented in groups of elderly people with cognitive impairment. Objective: To identify the best available evidence on the effectiveness of RT in cognition, depressive symptoms, and quality of life in elderly people using community support structures. Method of Review: The methodology proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute was followed. Studies focused on group RT, including elderly people (≥ 65 years old) with cognitive impairment and using community support structures, were considered. Critical analysis, extraction, and synthesis of results were conducted by 2 independent researchers. Presentation and interpretation of results: Two randomized controlled trials and 2 quasi-experimental studies were included (n = 502); the heterogeneity of the studies precluded meta-analysis. Two studies evidenced the benefits of RT to cognition. None of the studies showed the positive impact of the intervention on depressive symptomatology. Regarding quality of life, inconsistent results were found. Conclusions: The RT seems to have a beneficial effect on improving cognition in elderly people with cognitive impairment in a community context.
Acknowledgements
This work is an integral part of the “Cognitive stimulation in elderly: intervention on cognitive frailty and promotion of self-care” [ECOG/2015] project, cofinanced by the Nursing School of Coimbra.
Keywords
reminiscence,aged,cognitive disfunction,depression,cognition,quality of life
  • Health Sciences - Medical and Health Sciences
  • Psychology - Social Sciences

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