School of Health Sciences, Department of Psychological Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Department of Music Therapy, Boyer College of Music and Dance, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
J Appl Gerontol. 2024 Sep;43(9):1305-1314. doi: 10.1177/07334648241236236. Epub 2024 Feb 29.
Reminiscence therapy and music are often used to improve the wellbeing of older people; however, we do not know how these interventions are used in practice. This study explored how those working with older people view and use verbal Reminiscence Therapy (VRT) and Music-assisted Reminiscence Therapy (MRT). A total of 110 participants who worked or volunteered with older people in Australia were surveyed in this descriptive, mixed-method study. VRT and MRT were frequently and spontaneously used to respond to the varied needs of older adults. VRT and MRT lead to reported positive outcomes including better care practices, positive affect and mood, and improved social connections. MRT was used as a compensatory strategy when traditional VRT was not possible. This study describes the current practices of VRT and MRT, and an overview of how reminiscence-based approaches are used in Australia to address the health and wellbeing of older people.
怀旧疗法和音乐常用于改善老年人的幸福感;然而,我们并不知道这些干预措施在实践中是如何使用的。本研究探讨了与老年人一起工作的人如何看待和使用口头怀旧疗法(VRT)和音乐辅助怀旧疗法(MRT)。在这项描述性的混合方法研究中,共有 110 名在澳大利亚从事或志愿为老年人服务的参与者接受了调查。VRT 和 MRT 经常被自发地用于满足老年人的各种需求。VRT 和 MRT 带来了积极的结果,包括更好的护理实践、积极的情绪和心情,以及改善的社会联系。当传统的 VRT 不可能时,MRT 被用作一种补偿策略。本研究描述了 VRT 和 MRT 的当前实践,以及在澳大利亚使用基于怀旧的方法来解决老年人的健康和幸福问题的概述。