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The effects of reminiscence on depressive symptoms and mood status of older institutionalised adults in Taiwan
Author(s)	Jing-Jy Wang
Journal title	International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 20, no 1, January 2005
Pages	pp 57-62
Source	http://www.interscience.wiley.com
Keywords	Memory and Reminiscence ; Depression ; Symptoms ; Emotions ; Residents [care homes] ; Taiwan.
Annotation	Can reminiscence therapy reduce older peoples' depressive symptoms and improve their mood status? A longitudinal quasi-experimental design was used in this Taiwan study, with two equivalent groups of pre-post test and purposive sampling. 48 institutionalised people aged 65+ completed the study, 25 in the experimental group and 23 in the control group. Each subject was administered pre- and post-tests at a 4-month interval, but those in the experimental group underwent weekly individual reminiscence therapy. Geriatric Depression Scale short form (GDS-SF) and Apparent Emotion Rating Scale (AER) were used as study instruments. Findings indicate that the experimental group demonstrated fewer depressive symptoms and better mood status on the post-test compared to the control group. Reminiscence therapy can provide a basis for planning geriatric care to promote well-being and quality of life in older people. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-050127213 A
Classmark	DB: ENR: CT: DL: KX: 7DP
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