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

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

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00937885
• Other study ID #: 2005-41-4870
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• First received: July 7, 2009
• Last updated: July 9, 2009
• Start date: August 2005
• Est. completion date: June 2008

Study information

• Verified date: July 2009
• Source: University of Southern Denmark
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: Denmark: Social Services Board of the Ministry for Social Affairs
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 0
• Est. completion date: June 2008
• Est. primary completion date: September 2007
• Gender: Both
• Age group: N/A and older

Eligibility

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 Design

Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

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

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Implementation of reminiscence

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Denmark	CAST - Centre for Applied Health Services Research & Technology Assessment, University of Southern Denmark	Odense

Sponsors (3)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
University of Southern Denmark	Nørrebro Erindringscenter - the Danish Centre for Reminiscence, VIA University College

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Denmark, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Nurses' attitudes towards professional role and contact with residents		1 year	No
Secondary	Residents' quality of life (proxy assessment)		1 year	No