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Reminiscent Therapy in a Geriatric Long Term Care Facility.Brandy Norfleet

Social Work DepartmentUniversity of TN at Chattanooga

Reminiscent Therapy in a Geriatric Long Term Care Facility.Brandy Norfleet

Social Work DepartmentUniversity of TN at Chattanooga

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of reminiscent therapy and depression levels of residents in a long-term care facility. Using a convenience sampling method, a sample size of ten individuals will be obtained from the population of residents at St. Barnabas Senior Living Services. The sample will consist of a diverse population of individuals at least fifty years of age residing in a long-term care facility and those who have the ability to participate. Responses to the questions will be outlined by the Geriatric Depression Scales. Responses will be coded and entered into SPSS. Descriptive statistics will be run to check for data distribution. Descriptives and frequencies will be used to examine the distribution of data. T-tests will be used to determine the differences, if any, between the groups. Finally, correlation analysis will be used to examine the associations between the participant’s depression and the effects of reminiscent therapy. Studies on this topic will prove samples consisting of 327 community-dwelling adults aged 65-94 years. Through the research, statistics will include data from an independent sample which will confirm around 294 adults aged 60-98 years who resides in retirement facilities or nursing homes. The effectiveness of reminiscent or group therapy in reducing depression amongst older adults will be considered throughout the study. Articles will report that group therapy participants show less physically and verbally aggressive behavior and are not as depressed as residents who do not participate in group therapy.

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of reminiscent therapy and depression levels of residents in a long-term care facility. Using a convenience sampling method, a sample size of ten individuals will be obtained from the population of residents at St. Barnabas Senior Living Services. The sample will consist of a diverse population of individuals at least fifty years of age residing in a long-term care facility and those who have the ability to participate. Responses to the questions will be outlined by the Geriatric Depression Scales. Responses will be coded and entered into SPSS. Descriptive statistics will be run to check for data distribution. Descriptives and frequencies will be used to examine the distribution of data. T-tests will be used to determine the differences, if any, between the groups. Finally, correlation analysis will be used to examine the associations between the participant’s depression and the effects of reminiscent therapy. Studies on this topic will prove samples consisting of 327 community-dwelling adults aged 65-94 years. Through the research, statistics will include data from an independent sample which will confirm around 294 adults aged 60-98 years who resides in retirement facilities or nursing homes. The effectiveness of reminiscent or group therapy in reducing depression amongst older adults will be considered throughout the study. Articles will report that group therapy participants show less physically and verbally aggressive behavior and are not as depressed as residents who do not participate in group therapy.

PURPOSE/RATIONALE

The purpose of this study is to evaluate

the effect of reminiscent therapy and

depression levels of residents in a long-

term care facility.

PURPOSE/RATIONALE

The purpose of this study is to evaluate

the effect of reminiscent therapy and

depression levels of residents in a long-

term care facility.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1) Is there a positive relationship between reminiscent therapy and reduced levels of depression levels of senior adults living in a long-term care setting?

2) Is there a relationship between social isolation and increased levels of depression in residents living in a long term care facility?

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1) Is there a positive relationship between reminiscent therapy and reduced levels of depression levels of senior adults living in a long-term care setting?

2) Is there a relationship between social isolation and increased levels of depression in residents living in a long term care facility?

DESCRIPTION OF SAMPLING FRAME

The sampling frames are the ninety-two residents at St. Barnabas Senior Living Services. Convenience sampling methods will be used to identify a minimum of ten individuals aged fifty-five years of age and older representing diversity in terms of both race and gender.

DESCRIPTION OF SAMPLING FRAME

The sampling frames are the ninety-two residents at St. Barnabas Senior Living Services. Convenience sampling methods will be used to identify a minimum of ten individuals aged fifty-five years of age and older representing diversity in terms of both race and gender.

INSERT PICTRUE ILLUSTRATING STUDY TOPICSTUDY PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND DATA

ANALYSIS STEPS

Researcher will verbally question participants and record responses to the Geriatric Depression Scale.

1. Single Subject Design Study will be conducted.

2. Data will be collected and entered into SPSS.

3. Descriptive statistics will be run to check for data distribution.

4. For both of the research questions, the Geriatric Depression Scale and five reminiscent therapy sessions will be utilized. The responses will be summed to create a total score. Frequencies will then be run to determine range of scores, mean scores, and standard deviations. T-Tests will be run to look for differences between groups. Individual scores will be graphed to assess the effectiveness of the intervention (reminiscence group) on levels of depression among participants.

STUDY PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND DATA

ANALYSIS STEPS

Researcher will verbally question participants and record responses to the Geriatric Depression Scale.

1. Single Subject Design Study will be conducted.

2. Data will be collected and entered into SPSS.

3. Descriptive statistics will be run to check for data distribution.

4. For both of the research questions, the Geriatric Depression Scale and five reminiscent therapy sessions will be utilized. The responses will be summed to create a total score. Frequencies will then be run to determine range of scores, mean scores, and standard deviations. T-Tests will be run to look for differences between groups. Individual scores will be graphed to assess the effectiveness of the intervention (reminiscence group) on levels of depression among participants.

DESCRIPTION OF METHODS TO SELECT STUDY SAMPLE

Using a convenience sampling method, a sample size of ten individuals will be obtained from the population of residents at St. Barnabas Senior Living Services.

DESCRIPTION OF METHODS TO SELECT STUDY SAMPLE

Using a convenience sampling method, a sample size of ten individuals will be obtained from the population of residents at St. Barnabas Senior Living Services.

BIBLIOGRAPHY/SOURCES CITEDAdams, K. B., Matto, H. C., & Sanders, S. (2004). Confirmatory

factor analysis of the Geriatric Depression Scale. The Gerontological Society of America, 44(6), 818-826.

Brown, P. J., Woods, C. M., & Storandt, M. (2007). Model stability of the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale across cognitive impairment and severe depression. Psychology and Aging, 22(2), 372-379.

Crabb R., Hunsley J. (2006) Utilization of mental health care services among older adults with depression. Journal of Clinical Psychology 62.3, 299(14)

Glass, T. A. Mendes de Leon, C. F., Bassuk, S. S., & Berkman, L. F. (2006) Social engagement and depressive symptoms in late life: Longitudinal findings. Journal of Aging and Health, 18(4), 604-628.

Green, R. R., & Cohen, H. L. (2005). Social work with older adults and their families: Changing practice paradigms. Families in Society, 86(3), 367-373.

Hammond, M. F. (2004). Doctors’ and nurses’ observations on the Geriatric Depression Rating Scale. Age and Ageing, 33(2), 189-192.

Hawthorne, G. (2006). Measuring social isolation in older adults: Development and initial validation of the friendship scale. Social Indicators Research, 77(3), 521-548.

Husaini, B.A., Cummings, S., Kilbourne, B., Roback, H., Sherkat, D., Levine, R., and Cain, V.A. (2004). Group Therapy for Depressed Elderly Women. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 54(3), 295-319.

Kelley-Gillespie, N., & Farley, O. W. (2007). The effect of housing on perceptions of quality of life of older adults participating in a Medicaid long-term care demonstration project. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 49(3), 205-228.

Lieberman, M. A., & Fisher, L. (2001). The effects of nursing home placement of family caregivers of patients. The Gerontological Society of America, 41(6), 819-826.

Malench, S. S. (2004). Family and social work roles in the long-term care facility. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 43(1), 49-61.

Miller B., Cambell R., Davis L. (1996). Minority use of community long-term care services: a comparative analysis. Journals of Gerontology, 51.2 70(12).

Neill, C. M, & Kahn, A. S. (1999). The role of personal spirituality and religious social activity on the life satisfaction of older widowed women. Sex Roles, 40(3), 319-329.

Shaw, B. A., Neal, K., & Liang, J. (2007). Tracking changes in social relations throughout late life. Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 62B(2), S90-S99.

Toseland, R. W., Manfred, D., Freeman, K., Manzanares, T., Naleppa, M. and McCallion, P (1997). The Impact of Validation Group Therapy on Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 16(1), 31-50.

BIBLIOGRAPHY/SOURCES CITEDAdams, K. B., Matto, H. C., & Sanders, S. (2004). Confirmatory

factor analysis of the Geriatric Depression Scale. The Gerontological Society of America, 44(6), 818-826.

Brown, P. J., Woods, C. M., & Storandt, M. (2007). Model stability of the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale across cognitive impairment and severe depression. Psychology and Aging, 22(2), 372-379.

Crabb R., Hunsley J. (2006) Utilization of mental health care services among older adults with depression. Journal of Clinical Psychology 62.3, 299(14)

Glass, T. A. Mendes de Leon, C. F., Bassuk, S. S., & Berkman, L. F. (2006) Social engagement and depressive symptoms in late life: Longitudinal findings. Journal of Aging and Health, 18(4), 604-628.

Green, R. R., & Cohen, H. L. (2005). Social work with older adults and their families: Changing practice paradigms. Families in Society, 86(3), 367-373.

Hammond, M. F. (2004). Doctors’ and nurses’ observations on the Geriatric Depression Rating Scale. Age and Ageing, 33(2), 189-192.

Hawthorne, G. (2006). Measuring social isolation in older adults: Development and initial validation of the friendship scale. Social Indicators Research, 77(3), 521-548.

Husaini, B.A., Cummings, S., Kilbourne, B., Roback, H., Sherkat, D., Levine, R., and Cain, V.A. (2004). Group Therapy for Depressed Elderly Women. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 54(3), 295-319.

Kelley-Gillespie, N., & Farley, O. W. (2007). The effect of housing on perceptions of quality of life of older adults participating in a Medicaid long-term care demonstration project. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 49(3), 205-228.

Lieberman, M. A., & Fisher, L. (2001). The effects of nursing home placement of family caregivers of patients. The Gerontological Society of America, 41(6), 819-826.

Malench, S. S. (2004). Family and social work roles in the long-term care facility. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 43(1), 49-61.

Miller B., Cambell R., Davis L. (1996). Minority use of community long-term care services: a comparative analysis. Journals of Gerontology, 51.2 70(12).

Neill, C. M, & Kahn, A. S. (1999). The role of personal spirituality and religious social activity on the life satisfaction of older widowed women. Sex Roles, 40(3), 319-329.

Shaw, B. A., Neal, K., & Liang, J. (2007). Tracking changes in social relations throughout late life. Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 62B(2), S90-S99.

Toseland, R. W., Manfred, D., Freeman, K., Manzanares, T., Naleppa, M. and McCallion, P (1997). The Impact of Validation Group Therapy on Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 16(1), 31-50.