Effect of Life Review on Quality of Life For Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes |
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Authors: | Rene' Wren |
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Affiliation: | School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Dallas, Texas, USA |
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Abstract: | Aim: To examine the effects of life review on daily activities, social participation, outlook on life, and perceptions of living in a nursing home measured by life satisfaction and quality of life in older adults. Method: The study design was a two-phase quasi-experimental pre-post-tests including development and testing of a life review protocol. Nine residents, age ≥65, participated in a life review group once weekly for 6 weeks. Outcomes were analyzed using the Life Satisfaction Index-Z (LSI-Z) and pre-post surveys. Results: LSI-Z scores improved post-intervention and survey outcomes indicated participation in activities of daily living (ADLs), socialization, outlook on life, and living in a nursing home perceptions improved for all participants. Conclusion: The study demonstrates the effectiveness of a life review protocol to improve ADLs, social participation, and enhancing perceptions of outlook on life and living in a nursing home enhancing QOL and life satisfaction for older adult nursing home residents. |
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Keywords: | Life review life review group life review intervention reminiscing storytelling older adults nursing home residents skilled nursing facility quality of life |
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