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ArticleBMC geriatrics2023

Effects of reminiscence therapy combined with memory specificity training (RT-MeST) on depressive symptoms in older adults: a randomized controlled trial protocol.

Yuejin Wu, Xin Zhang, Tianzhuo Yu, Xin Sui, Yuewei Li, Haiyan Xu, Ting Zeng, Xin Leng, Lijing Zhao, Feng Li

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Article in BMC geriatrics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Yuejin WuSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130012, China.
Xin ZhangSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130012, China.
Tianzhuo YuSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130012, China.
Xin SuiSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130012, China.
Yuewei LiSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130012, China.
Haiyan XuSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130012, China.
Ting ZengSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130012, China.
Xin LengSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130012, China.
Lijing ZhaoSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130012, China. zhao_lj@jlu.edu.cn.
Feng LiSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130012, China. fli@jlu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0001-7423-8730

Funding

The construction of independent innovation ability of community population health care engineering laboratory in Jilin province 3J1203593433
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGeriatric depression has become a serious public health problem, and reduced autobiographical memory and increased overgeneral memory, as the main cognitive markers of depression, are not only associated with current depressive symptoms but also associated with the onset and course of depression, which can lead to a range of harms. Economic and effective psychological interventions are urgently needed. The aim of this study is to confirm the effectiveness of reminiscence therapy combined with memory specificity training in improving autobiographical memory and depressive symptoms in older adults.

methodsIn this multicentre, single-blind, three-arm parallel randomized controlled study, we aim to enrol 78 older adults aged 65 years or older with a score of ≥ 11 on the Geriatric Depression Scale, and participants will be randomly assigned to either a reminiscence therapy group, a reminiscence therapy with memory specificity training group or a usual care group. Assessments will be conducted at baseline (T0) as well as immediately post-intervention (T1) and 1 (T2), 3 (T3) and 6 (T4) months post-intervention. The primary outcome measure is self-reported depressive symptoms, measured using the GDS. Secondary outcome measures include measures of autobiographical memory, rumination, and social engagement. DISCUSSION: We believe that the intervention will play a positive role in improving autobiographical memory and depressive symptoms in older adults. Poor autobiographical memory is a predictor of depression and a major cognitive marker, and improving autobiographical memory is of great significance in alleviating depressive symptoms in older people. If our program is effective, it will provide a convenient and feasible strategy for further promoting healthy ageing.

trial registrationChiCTR2200065446.

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DepressionHealthy AgingAgedCognitive TrainingHumansMulticenter Studies as TopicRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSelf ReportSingle-Blind MethodAutobiographical memoryDepressionOlder peopleRandomized controlled trialReminiscence

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PMCPMC10308705

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