Berit Ingersoll-Dayton1, Nancy Kropf2, Ruth Campbell3, Michael Parker4. 1. a School of Social Work , University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , MI , USA. 2. b Georgia State University , Atlanta , GA , USA. 3. c Turner Geriatric Clinic, Medical Center , University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , MI , USA. 4. d The University of Alabama , Tuscaloosa , AL , USA.
Abstract
Objective: This paper describes a systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies that examine the effectiveness of dyadic approaches to life review and reminiscence. Methods: The search process began with 1,056 potentially eligible articles and, after a multi-step screening process, led to 20 full-text articles for review. Results: The resulting studies (ten quantitative, nine qualitative, and one mixed-method) comprised six different kinds of dyadic approaches. There are a combination of benefits and problems associated with dyadic life review and reminiscence approaches. Conclusions: This review provides initial understanding of the impact of life review and reminiscence when care recipients and caregivers participate in the intervention together. Future clinical studies on dyadic approaches to life review and reminiscence should provide clearer descriptions of their protocols, include more consistent measures (incorporating in-the-moment measures), and involve populations of healthy older adults and their partners as well as those with cognitive impairment. The inclusion of qualitative studies helps interpret the diverse results reported in the quantitative studies and highlights key themes related to participating in dyadic interventions.
Objective: This paper describes a systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies that examine the effectiveness of dyadic approaches to life review and reminiscence. Methods: The search process began with 1,056 potentially eligible articles and, after a multi-step screening process, led to 20 full-text articles for review. Results: The resulting studies (ten quantitative, nine qualitative, and one mixed-method) comprised six different kinds of dyadic approaches. There are a combination of benefits and problems associated with dyadic life review and reminiscence approaches. Conclusions: This review provides initial understanding of the impact of life review and reminiscence when care recipients and caregivers participate in the intervention together. Future clinical studies on dyadic approaches to life review and reminiscence should provide clearer descriptions of their protocols, include more consistent measures (incorporating in-the-moment measures), and involve populations of healthy older adults and their partners as well as those with cognitive impairment. The inclusion of qualitative studies helps interpret the diverse results reported in the quantitative studies and highlights key themes related to participating in dyadic interventions.
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Keywords:
Life review; dyadic interventions; reminiscence; systematic review
Authors: Susan Bluck; Emily L Mroz; Diana J Wilkie; Linda Emanuel; George Handzo; George Fitchett; Harvey Max Chochinov; Carma L Bylund Journal: Am J Hosp Palliat Care Date: 2021-04-29 Impact factor: 2.500