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The Journal of Korean Society of Community-Based Occupational Therapy Vol.5 No.2 pp.57-64
Effects of the Group Reminiscence Program for Elderly with Dementia
Hong, Ki-Hoon 가야대학교 작업치료학과
Ju, A-Young 가야대학교 작업치료학과
Koo, Sung-Min 가야대학교 작업치료학과
Kim, Yun-Wan 가야대학교 작업치료학과
Jung, Hye-Rim 가야대학교 작업치료학과
Key Words : Dementia elderly,Depression,Group reminiscence program

Abstract

Objective : This study shown that effects of the group reminiscence program for dementia elderly. Methods : In this study, dementia was divided into two groups who has used K Welfare Center of day care facilities located in Gimhae, the experimental group(14 patients) and control group(15 patients) was carried out by dividing the experiment twice a week, total of 12 times. Using the evaluation tool of Korea type elderly depression scale(Geriatric Depression Scale in Korea; GDS-K), the level of depression in the dementia was compared before and after. Results : Experimental group of GDS-K was pre-score was 20.8 ± 1.4 point, post-score was 13.5 ± 1.7 point so statistically significant decreased(z=-3.30, p<.0.5), Pre-score of controlled group is 20.9 ± 2.3 point post score was 21.0 ± 2.6 point, there was no statistically significant difference(p<.05). As a result of this study, the experimental group decreased depression than control group(p<.05). Conclusion : Through this study, it shown that reminiscence program help depression of dementia decreased. Therefore, reminiscence program that anyone can easily adapt is proposed as a method of reducing depression in dementia.
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