Group Reminiscence Programs for Older Adults Without Cognitive Impairment: A Scoping Review

J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2024 Mar;62(3):15-21. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20230821-03. Epub 2023 Sep 1.

Abstract

Reminiscence interventions have been tested with people with and without cognitive impairment. However, the literature on reminiscence interventions for the latter is less extensive. The purpose of the current scoping review was to list and describe group session reminiscence protocols used with older adults without cognitive impairment and not involving psychotherapy. Arksey and O'Malley's five stages scoping framework was used for this review. Seven databases were searched, and nine articles were included. Results show the heterogeneity of reminiscence programs available for older adults without cognitive impairment and highlight that key elements for replication are often lacking. Well-defined reminiscence programs should be selected for replication and evaluation studies. However, few well-defined reminiscence programs not involving psychotherapy are available for older adults without cognitive impairment. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 62(3), 15-21.].

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cognitive Dysfunction* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Mental Recall
  • Psychotherapy / methods