Hana Janečková, Květoslava Hošková, Jelena Skibová
The Use of Reminiscence Therapy as an Important Psycho-Social Intervention in Long-Term Hospital Care
Číslo: 1/2021
Periodikum: Sociální práce
Klíčová slova: reminiscence therapy, non-pharmaceutical intervention, long-term hospitalization, quality of life, dementia
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of reminiscence therapy on selected
indicators of health and quality of life of hospitalized older adults. THEORETICAL BASE: The
study was based on the emphasis on health resources rather than on illness as described in the
concept of salutogenesis. It also meets the person centered approach by Kitwood, where memories
and life stories play an important role. METHODS: Quasi-experimental research design was
used to compare data on subjective health status, activities of daily living, depression, cognitive
functions and quality of life of hospitalised patients. The differences between the intervention
and control groups and the pre- and post-intervention data were assessed. The intensive group
and individual reminiscence activities were applied with each member of intervention group for
6 weeks. OUTCOMES: Significant differences between intervention and control groups were
shown in the majority of measured values before and after intervention. Reminiscence therapy
contributed significantly to the improvement of self-sufficiency, cognition, quality of life and
subjective health status. SOCIAL WORK IMPLICATIONS: Results showed the meaning of
creative, person-centred social work in-hospital and importance of multidisciplinary collaboration.
Reminiscence can be used as a non-pharmacologic therapeutic method, which can contribute to
patients´ health and improve their discharge from hospital.
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indicators of health and quality of life of hospitalized older adults. THEORETICAL BASE: The
study was based on the emphasis on health resources rather than on illness as described in the
concept of salutogenesis. It also meets the person centered approach by Kitwood, where memories
and life stories play an important role. METHODS: Quasi-experimental research design was
used to compare data on subjective health status, activities of daily living, depression, cognitive
functions and quality of life of hospitalised patients. The differences between the intervention
and control groups and the pre- and post-intervention data were assessed. The intensive group
and individual reminiscence activities were applied with each member of intervention group for
6 weeks. OUTCOMES: Significant differences between intervention and control groups were
shown in the majority of measured values before and after intervention. Reminiscence therapy
contributed significantly to the improvement of self-sufficiency, cognition, quality of life and
subjective health status. SOCIAL WORK IMPLICATIONS: Results showed the meaning of
creative, person-centred social work in-hospital and importance of multidisciplinary collaboration.
Reminiscence can be used as a non-pharmacologic therapeutic method, which can contribute to
patients´ health and improve their discharge from hospital.