Consequences From Use of Reminiscence: a Randomised Intervention Study in Ten Danish Nursing Homes

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Consequences for Nursing Home Residents and Staff of Integrating Reminiscence Into Daily Nursing Care.

• Registration Number: NCT00937885
• Lead Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark

Brief Summary

Reminiscence is the systematic use of memories and recollections to strengthen self-identity and self-worth. The study aim was to investigate the consequences for nursing home residents and staff of integrating reminiscence into daily nursing care. Ten nursing homes were randomised into either an Intervention Group, who implemented reminiscence, or a Control Group, who continued with usual care. Data were collected at baseline and again 6 and 12 months after the intervention start. Results suggested that use of reminiscence can improve residents' quality of life and possibly delay progression in dementia symptoms. Nursing staff can experience greater satisfaction with personal and professional roles and develop a more positive view of the residents.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-08
• Primary Completion: 2007-09
• Study Completion: 2008-06
• Status Verified: 2009-07
• Study First Submitted: 2009-07-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-07-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-07-09
• Study First Posted: 2009-07-13
• Last Update Posted: 2009-07-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

• nursing homes in the Mid-Jutland Region with at least one 35 residents who were willing to particpate in study
• signed informed consent from residents/relatives

Exclusion Criteria

• nursing homes that already used reminiscence on a systematic basis
• nursing homes with recent organisational changes/extensive staff training
• residents in protected-environment units, were bed-ridden/terminally ill or on short-term placement.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Nurses' attitudes towards professional role and contact with residents	1 year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Residents' quality of life (proxy assessment)	1 year

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

CAST - Centre for Applied Health Services Research & Technology Assessment, University of Southern Denmark; 🇩🇰 Odense, Denmark