NCT00937885

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.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2005

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2005

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2007

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2008

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 7, 2009

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 13, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

July 13, 2009

Status Verified

July 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

2.1 years

First QC Date

July 7, 2009

Last Update Submit

July 9, 2009

Conditions

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

Keywords

ReminiscenceNursing home staffNursing home residentsElderly

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Nurses' attitudes towards professional role and contact with residents

    1 year

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Residents' quality of life (proxy assessment)

    1 year

Study Arms (2)

Implementation of reminiscence

EXPERIMENTAL

Individual and group reminiscence sessions held with residents, supplemented by reminiscence boxes, posters and exhibitions.

Behavioral: Implementation of reminiscence

Usual nursing care

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Implementation of reminiscenceBEHAVIORAL
Implementation of reminiscence

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • 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

You may not qualify if:

  • 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.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

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

Odense, 5000, Denmark

Location

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 7, 2009

First Posted

July 13, 2009

Study Start

August 1, 2005

Primary Completion

September 1, 2007

Study Completion

June 1, 2008

Last Updated

July 13, 2009

Record last verified: 2009-07

Locations

DK(1)