ReviewBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Effectiveness on Quality of Life and Life Satisfaction for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Life Review and Reminiscence Therapy across Settings.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of group reminiscence on psychosocial outcomes among nursing home residents with intact cognition and mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of nursing sciences · 2026Pooled it
- The efficacy of reminiscence therapy on the cognition of older patients with cognitive impairment or dementia: a meta-analysis based on regulatory factors.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of a reminiscence therapy-involved program on anxiety, depression, and the quality of life in cancer patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of life-story review on quality of life, depression, and life satisfaction in older adults in Oman: a randomized controlled study.BMC geriatrics · 2024Trial
- The Role of Wisdom and Sense of Coherence in Predicting Quality of Life Among Hospitalized Elderly: A Cross-Sectional Study From Eastern Guilan, Northern Iran.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Empathy-Mediated Narrative Reconstruction of Autobiographical Memory: An Integrative Review of Theory, Evidence, and Applications.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- Development and Application of a Life Review Program to Support Mental Health Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living with HIV in Taiwan.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Impact of reminiscence therapy on the well-being among elderly residents at an old age homes in Chennai, India.Bioinformation · 2024Article
- Enhancing trauma-informed care preparation through life story work.Gerontology & geriatrics educationArticle
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Abstract
backgroundWith the growing trend of ageing, there is an urgent need for effective interventions that enhance positive psychological functions among older adults.
objective(1) To evaluate the effectiveness of life review and reminiscence therapy in enhancing the quality of life and life satisfaction among older adults. (2) To discover efficacious variables during interventions, such as form of intervention and number of sessions.
methodsRelevant randomized controlled trials in both English and Chinese languages were searched across eight databases. The meta-analysis was conducted by a random effects model using STATA 17. The registration number of this review is CRD42023424085.
resultsThirty-two studies with 2353 participants were included. Experimental groups of older adults significantly improved their quality of life (SMD 1.07; 95% CI 0.48 to 1.66;
conclusionsLife review and reminiscence therapy hold promise for application in medical and nursing care for older adults, suggesting the potential benefits of implementing intervention designs with effective settings for positive psychological functions.
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