The effects of reminiscence therapy on psychological well‐being, depression, and loneliness among the institutionalized aged

Chiang, Kai Jo; Chu, Hsin; Chang, Hsiu Ju; Chung, Min Huey; Chen, Chung Hua; Chiou, Hung Yi; Chou, Kuei‐Ru

doi:10.1002/gps.2350

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“…Only one study examining an outcome of loneliness was found (Chiang et al, 2010). Two studies examining anxiety (Emery, 2002;Haslam et al, 2010) and eight studies examining depression (Chao et al, 2006;Chiang et al, 2010;Chueh & Chang, 2014;Emery, 2002;Haslam et al, 2010;Karimi et al, 2010;Stinson & Kirk, 2006;Wilson, 2006) were identified. Three studies measured more than one outcome (Chiang et al, 2010;Emery, 2002;Haslam et al, 2010).…”

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“…Two studies examining anxiety (Emery, 2002;Haslam et al, 2010) and eight studies examining depression (Chao et al, 2006;Chiang et al, 2010;Chueh & Chang, 2014;Emery, 2002;Haslam et al, 2010;Karimi et al, 2010;Stinson & Kirk, 2006;Wilson, 2006) were identified. Three studies measured more than one outcome (Chiang et al, 2010;Emery, 2002;Haslam et al, 2010). Of the eight studies, three studies were from the United States of America (USA) (Emery, 2002;Stinson & Kirk, 2006;Wilson, 2006), three studies were from Taiwan (Chao et al, 2006;Chiang et al, 2010;Chueh & Chang, 2014), one study from the United Kingdom (UK) (Haslam et al, 2010), and one study from Iran (Karimi et al, 2010).…”

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“…There was also the case of previous studies having used similar types of RT resulting in mixed findings. Two previous studies used group RT that produced mixed findings for older Taiwanese people living in long-term care (Chao et al, 2006;Chiang et al, 2010).…”

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“…These previous studies involved older people with depression, in which only Chiang et al (2010) found that group RT was effective. This conflicting finding suggested that it was useful to explore the types of RT that are believed to be effective for the study population.…”

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“…The retrieved studies (see Table 4.1), showed that RT was effective for loneliness outcomes (Chiang et al, 2010;Gaggioli et al, 2013;Liu et al, 2007;Nooripour, Ghasemzadeh, Rahnama, Ardekani, & Farnia, 2015). These studies conducted RT in groups and it can be speculated that the effectiveness might be in some way related to the group situation.…”

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Spiritual reminiscence therapy for older people with loneliness, anxiety and depression living in a residential aged care facility, Malaysia: The effectiveness and older people’s experiences

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Interventions Associated With Reduced Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults

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ImportanceLoneliness and social isolation are public health concerns faced by older adults due to physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that develop with aging. Loneliness and social isolation are associated with increased morbidity and mortality.ObjectiveTo evaluate interventions, targeting older adults, associated with a reduction in loneliness and social isolation.Data SourcesOVID, CINAHL, CENTRAL, Embase, PsychINFO, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched from inception to March 2020.Study SelectionPeer-reviewed randomized clinical trials measuring loneliness and social isolation or support in adults aged 65 years or older. Only English language articles were included.Data Extraction and SynthesisTwo independent reviewers screened studies, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias. Random-effects models were performed to pool the overall effect size by intervention. Statistical heterogeneity was evaluated with the I2 statistic and by estimating prediction intervals. Data were analyzed from November 2021 to September 2022.Main Outcomes and MeasuresQuantitative measures of loneliness, social isolation, or social support based on an effect size of standardized mean differences.ResultsSeventy studies were included in the systematic review (8259 participants); 44 studies were included in the loneliness meta-analysis (33 in the community with 3535 participants; 11 in long-term care with 1057 participants), with participants’ ages ranging from 55 to 100 years. Study sizes ranged from 8 to 741 participants. Interventions included animal therapy, psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy, multicomponent, counseling, exercise, music therapy, occupational therapy, reminiscence therapy, social interventions, and technological interventions. Most interventions had a small effect size. Animal therapy in long-term care, when accounting for studies with no active controls, had the largest effect size on loneliness reduction (−1.86; 95% CI, −3.14 to −0.59; I2 = 86%) followed by technological interventions (videoconferencing) in long-term care (−1.40; 95% CI, −2.37 to −0.44; I2 = 70%).Conclusions and RelevanceIn this study, animal therapy and technology in long-term care had large effect sizes, but also high heterogeneity, so the effect size’s magnitude should be interpreted with caution. The small number of studies per intervention limits conclusions on sources of heterogeneity. Overall quality of evidence was very low. Future studies should consider measures of social isolation in long-term care and identify the contextual components that are associated with a reduction in loneliness.

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Effect of Layperson-Delivered, Empathy-Focused Program of Telephone Calls on Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Key Points Question Can a program of empathetic conversations delivered by laypeople via telephone reduce loneliness, depression, and anxiety in at-risk older adults? Findings In this randomized clinical trial of 240 older adults receiving services through a Meals on Wheels organization, a 4-week empathy-oriented telephone program delivered by rapidly trained lay callers during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic improved loneliness, depression, anxiety, and general mental health. Meaning In this study, loneliness, depression, and anxiety were rapidly reduced through layperson-delivered calls that focused on empathetic listening, suggesting a scalable approach to persistent mental health challenges of older adults.

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The effects of reminiscence therapy on psychological well‐being, depression, and loneliness among the institutionalized aged

Cited by 256 publications

References 38 publications

Spiritual reminiscence therapy for older people with loneliness, anxiety and depression living in a residential aged care facility, Malaysia: The effectiveness and older people’s experiences

Spiritual reminiscence therapy for older people with loneliness, anxiety and depression living in a residential aged care facility, Malaysia: The effectiveness and older people’s experiences

Interventions Associated With Reduced Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults

Effect of Layperson-Delivered, Empathy-Focused Program of Telephone Calls on Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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