The effect of structured group reminiscence on depression and anxiety of the elderly female hookah users

Effects of Psycho-educational Program Alone and Combined with Reminiscence Therapy on Depression, Cognitive and Non-cognitive Behaviors among Patients with Dementia

“…The results are consistent with study of Bazrafshan et al (2021) One of the main characteristics that set our intervention apart was the patients' recurrent performance of an activity they are all quite accustomed. We postulated that the ability of patients to perform previously known tasks (cognitive and non-cognitive behaviors) better explains how completing tasks while reminiscing about the activities activates lingering procedural memory.…”

Effects of reminiscence therapy on psychological outcome among older adults without obvious cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis

“…After summarizing the data, it was found that the heterogeneity was noticeably high ( I 2 = 95%). Of the three studies, two found ( 33 , 35 ) a significant decrease in anxiety levels compared to the control group, while one study ( 38 ) found a decrease in anxiety scores on the posttest, but the difference was not statistically significant ( Supplementary Figure 1 ).…”

“…The sample size ranged from 24 to 168. Of these studies, six ( 8 , 17 , 26 – 29 ) were from the United States, three ( 18 , 19 , 30 ) were from Turkey, three ( 9 , 31 , 32 ) were from the Dominican Republic, three ( 33 – 35 ) were from Iran, two ( 36 , 37 ) were from Spain, three were from Malaysia ( 38 ), Australia ( 39 ) and Korea ( 40 ), and seven ( 15 , 16 , 41 – 45 ) were from China. The average age ranged from 65.7 to 84.8.…”

“…In the process of sharing meaningful life experiences, they more actively express themselves and share feelings, thus reducing loneliness and enhancing feelings of self-esteem ( 15 ). These beneficial effects can be continuously stimulated and reinforced during the recall process, thus enhancing and sustaining their feeling of happiness, ultimately improving the quality of life among older adults and reducing negative emotions such as anxiety ( 35 ). In conclusion, reminiscence therapy plays a positive role in the overall psychosocial wellbeing of older adults ( 56 , 60 ).…”

The effectiveness of emotion-oriented approaches on psychological outcomes and cognitive function in older adults: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

“…The mechanisms underpinning these benefits lie in the fact that emotion-oriented approaches promote social interactions, establish a sense of closeness, and stimulate reflection [ 44 ]. As a result, they contribute to an overall enhanced sense of meaning and satisfaction in later life [ 45 ]. Based on these findings, emotion-oriented approaches could be a promising non-pharmacological method to improve psychological outcomes in older adults.…”