The effectiveness of group reminiscence therapy for loneliness, anxiety and depression in older adults in long-term care: a systematic review

Syed Elias, Sharifah Munirah and Neville, Christine and Scott, Theresa (2015) The effectiveness of group reminiscence therapy for loneliness, anxiety and depression in older adults in long-term care: a systematic review. Geriatric Nursing, 36 (5). pp. 372-380. ISSN 0197-4572

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Abstract

Loneliness, anxiety and depression are common problems for older adults in long-term care. Reminiscence therapy is a non-pharmacological intervention that may be of some benefit. In comparison to individual reminiscence therapy, group reminiscence therapy is a preferred option when dealing with the resource constraints of long-term care. The aim of this paper was to systematically review the literature in order to explore the effectiveness of group reminiscence therapy for older adults with loneliness, anxiety and depression in long-term care. Results indicated that group reminiscence therapy is an effective treatment for depression in older adults, however to date, there is limited research support for its effectiveness to treat loneliness and anxiety. Further research and an improvement in methodological quality, such as using qualitative and mixed methods approaches, is recommended to help establish an evidence base and provide better understanding of the effectiveness of group reminiscence therapy.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5377/45277
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Anxiety; Aged; Depression; Loneliness; Nursing research; Psychotherapy; Reminiscence therapy
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Special Care Nursing
Depositing User:	SHARIFAH MUNIRAH SYED ELIAS
Date Deposited:	26 Feb 2016 12:51
Last Modified:	29 Nov 2017 12:01
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/45277

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