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Effects of a group program to prevent dementia in community dwelling elderly

Research Project

Project/Area Number 16592231
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Community health/Gerontological nurisng
Research InstitutionShimane Nursing College

Principal Investigator

YAMASHITA Kazuya  Shimane Nursing College, Department of Nursing, Professor, 看護学科, 教授 (30210412)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) IYAMA Yuri  Shimane Nursing College, Department of Nursing, Assistant professor, 看護学科, 助手 (80342278)
Project Period (FY) 2004 – 2006
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2006)
Budget Amount *help
¥1,500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,500,000)
Fiscal Year 2006: ¥500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000)
Fiscal Year 2005: ¥500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000)
Fiscal Year 2004: ¥500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000)
Keywordscognition / reminiscence / elderly / 自分史 / 高齢者 / ミニメンタルテスト / 軽度認知機能障害
Research Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of group reminiscence with relation to the elderly who suffer from forgetfulness. Fourteen advanced suffers of forgetfulness were observed. The method used involved testing before group reminiscence treatment began and 3 years follow-up after two group reminiscence sessions. The result obtained from these 14 subjects shows no change cognition. And also morale score was increasing in observation period.
In conclusion, group reminiscence can be used as a technique to maintain the remaining ability of cognition. It was also observed that group harmony and social skills improved between subjects. We would like to recommend that nurses and caregiver should take advantage of the reminiscence technique to help improve the life style of elderly.

Report

(4 results)
  • 2006 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2005 Annual Research Report
  • 2004 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (2 results)

All 2007

All Journal Article (2 results)

  • [Journal Article] 地域在住高齢者に対する認知症予防教室におけるパーソナルポートフォリオ(自分史)作成の試み2007

    • Author(s)
      山下一也, ほか
    • Journal Title

      第17回日本医学看護学教育学会学術学会抄録集 (増刊号)

      Pages: 26-26

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] 地域在住高齢者に対する認知症予防教室におけるパーソナルポートフォリオ(自分史)作成の試み2007

    • Author(s)
      山下一也, ほか
    • Journal Title

      第17回日本医学看護学教育学会学術学会抄録集 増刊号

      Pages: 26-26

    • Related Report
      2006 Annual Research Report

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Published: 2004-04-01   Modified: 2016-04-21  

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