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Life review for Chinese older adults in nursing homes: cultural acceptance and its effects

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 October 2018

Xiuyan Lan Open the ORCID record for Xiuyan Lan [Opens in a new window] ,
Huimin Xiao  and
Ying Chen
Xiuyan Lan
Affiliation:
School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China Fujian Medical University Affiliated Clinical Medical Institute, Fuzhou, China
Huimin Xiao*
Affiliation:
School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
Ying Chen
Affiliation:
School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
*
Correspondence should be addressed to: Huimin Xiao, No. 1 Xuefu North Road, University Town, Fuzhou, Fujian, China. Phone: (86) 591 2286 2015. Fax: (86) 591 2286 2526. Email: huimin_xiao@126.com.
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Abstract

Objectives:

To explore the acceptance and effects of life review on older adults.

Design:

A mixed-method study design was utilized in this study.

Setting:

Four nursing homes located in Fuzhou, China.

Participants:

Sixty-two older adults from four nursing homes were selected according to the criteria set for this study.

Method:

Sixty-two older adults were randomly assigned to either the life review group or the control group, and 55 of them completed the study. Twenty-four participants took part in qualitative interviews after the life review program concluded. The Geriatric Depression Scale–15, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Purpose in Life Test were adopted to measure depression, self-esteem, and meaning in life, respectively.

Results:

The findings indicated that life review can reduce depressive symptoms and may be effective at improving self-esteem and meaning in life among Chinese elderly people. More importantly, it revealed that cultural factors such as values, beliefs, and attitudes could interfere with participation in a life review.

Conclusions:

A culturally sensitive life review program could be an alternative approach to psychotherapy for promoting mental health in older adults.

Keywords

cultural acceptancelife reviewmental healthmixed method
Type
Original Research Article
Information
International Psychogeriatrics , Volume 31 , Issue 4: Issue Theme: Aging and Well-Being , April 2019 , pp. 527 - 535
Copyright
© International Psychogeriatric Association 2018 

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