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

July 9, 2009 updated by: University of Southern Denmark
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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Denmark
      • Odense, Denmark, 5000
        • CAST - Centre for Applied Health Services Research & Technology Assessment, University of Southern Denmark

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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 Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Implementation of reminiscence
Individual and group reminiscence sessions held with residents, supplemented by reminiscence boxes, posters and exhibitions.
Behavioral: Implementation of reminiscence
No Intervention: Usual nursing care

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Nurses' attitudes towards professional role and contact with residents
Time Frame: 1 year
1 year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Residents' quality of life (proxy assessment)
Time Frame: 1 year
1 year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Southern Denmark

Collaborators

VIA University College
Nørrebro Erindringscenter - the Danish Centre for Reminiscence

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2005

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 7, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 9, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

July 13, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 13, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 9, 2009

Last Verified

July 1, 2009

More Information

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Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2005-41-4870

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