Effect of Group Reminiscence Therapy on the Loneliness, Depression and Life Satisfaction of the Elderly who living in Nursing Home: Randomized Controlled Trial

Objective: The study aimed to examine the effect of group reminiscence therapy among elderly people who living nursing homes. Methods: This randomized controlled trial was performed in two nursing homes in Turkey. A total of 76 elderly recruited the intervention group (n= 37) and the control group (n=39). The intervention group received reminiscence therapy in the form of group sessions lasting 30-45 minutes once a week for six weeks. The control group had no application. Data were collected using a socio-demographic form, the Loneliness Scale, Beck Depression Scale, and Life Satisfaction Scale. Results: After reminiscence therapy, Beck Depression Scale and Life Satisfaction Scale mean scores increased in elderly in the intervention group (p0.05). Conclusion: At the end of the study, reminiscence therapy was found to be a useful method for reducing depression and increasing life satisfaction in elderly.

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