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A randomized controlled trial of a specific reminiscence approach to promote the well-being of nursing home residents with dementia
Author(s)	Claudia K Y Lai, Iris Chi, Jeanie Kayser-Jones
Journal title	International Psychogeriatrics, vol 16, no 1, March 2004
Pages	pp 33-50
Source	http://journals.cambridge.org
Keywords	Dementia ; Residents [care homes] ; Nursing homes ; Memory and Reminiscence ; Well being ; Engagement ; Evaluation.
Annotation	To date, no firm conclusions can be reached regarding the effectiveness of reminiscence for dementia. The intervention for this randomised controlled trial (RCT) adopted a life-story approach; a comparison group provided friendly discussions as control for any changes in outcome as a result of social contacts and attention. The Social Engagement Scale (SES) and Well-being/Ill-being Scale (WIB) were the outcome measures used. Outcomes of the groups were measured with reference to the baseline immediately and 6 weeks after intervention. The final sample had 101 subjects (30 control, 35 comparison, and 36 intervention). Although the intervention did not lead to significant differences between the three groups over time, there was a significant improvement in psychosocial well-being for the intervention group. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-040812217 A
Classmark	EA: KX: LHB: DB: D:F:5HH: DN: 4C
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