Van Puyenbroeck Joris, Maes Bea
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Leuven, Belgium.
J Intellect Dev Disabil. 2006 Sep;31(3):139-47. doi: 10.1080/13668250600862988.
The goal of this study was to adapt a narrative reminiscence program for the special needs of ageing people with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities. Research has shown that stimulating reminiscence in the elderly can be a meaningful activity, and holds promise for positive effects on well-being.
In the first stage (10 weeks), the program was developed with 1 group. Evaluation and adjustments to the program were made based on video recordings, the researcher's log, and feedback from participants and support workers. Formative evaluation was performed by means of a within-group analysis. In the second stage (3 weeks), the program was introduced to 6 other groups. Interviews with professional support workers were subjected to a cross-case analysis.
The final program consists of 13 sessions covering different reminiscence themes. The success of reminiscence group work relies on (a) well-prepared and structured sessions, (b) adequate use of visual triggers, and (c) facilitating, coaching and moderating.
The program was perceived as a valuable and meaningful activity by all participants. Although reminiscence group work is not therapeutic in nature, it may have therapeutic use for ageing people with intellectual disabilities, and in this sense is worth evaluating.
本研究的目的是调整一项叙事回忆计划，以满足轻度/中度智力残疾老年人的特殊需求。研究表明，激发老年人的回忆可以是一项有意义的活动，并有望对幸福感产生积极影响。
在第一阶段（10周），与1个小组共同制定该计划。根据录像、研究人员的日志以及参与者和支持人员的反馈对计划进行评估和调整。通过组内分析进行形成性评估。在第二阶段（3周），将该计划引入其他6个小组。对专业支持人员的访谈进行跨案例分析。
最终计划包括13节涵盖不同回忆主题的课程。回忆小组工作的成功依赖于（a）精心准备和结构化的课程，（b）充分利用视觉触发因素，以及（c）促进、指导和主持。
所有参与者都认为该计划是一项有价值且有意义的活动。虽然回忆小组工作本质上不是治疗性的，但它可能对智力残疾老年人有治疗作用，从这个意义上说值得评估。
