The Effect of Reminiscencetherapy on Depression among Elderly
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
Background:Depressionis the most common psychiatric disorder in elderpeople;Reminiscence therapy has a great effect on depression in old age andis designed for older clients with moderate depression. Aim: the aim of the study wasto assess the effect of reminiscence therapy on depression level among older adult. Design: The study followed aquasi-experimentaldesign. Setting:this study was conducted in Elsaada Geriatric home and Resala Charity organization geriatrichome, Tanta city Egypt. Subjects: 30 elder clients achievethe inclusion criteria; Aged 60 years and more, able to communicate, demonstrating no cognitive impairmentTools:two tools were used; tool I, Geriatric depression scale; It contains two parts, Geriatric Depression Scale long form and "Socio demographic characteristics of the elderly, structured interview schedule"and Tool II: The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). Results: the results revealed that, the majority of studied clients had severe depression before implementation of the reminiscencetherapy program and the level of depression decreased after implementation of reminiscence therapy and, there is a positive significant relation in levels of depression and socio demographic characteristics of elderly. Recommendations: reminiscence intervention should be applied as a routine care for elderly patients with depression and a training program should be carried for nurses who deal with elderly clientsabout reminiscence therapy
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MervatHosny Shalaby, Sabah Abo El Fetouh Mohamed
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