An evaluation of improving psychosocial life satisfaction among older adults in Taiwan day care centers using life review work
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2023
Abstract
This study examined the effects of life review therapy on the life satisfaction levels of older adults in day care centers in Taiwan. A quasi-experimental design was adopted. A total of 88 adults aged 65 and older were recruited from day care centers through convenience sampling and assigned to two groups based on their level of life satisfaction on Life Satisfaction Index A. The intervention groups participated in a life review therapy for eight weeks in addition to their daily activities. Data were collected at the baseline point and immediately after post-intervention. Generalized estimating equations were used to examine the effect of the intervention on the outcomes. At week eight, the intervention group showed a significantly higher level of life satisfaction than the comparison group. These findings suggest that life review programs may improve general life satisfaction among older adults.
Keywords
Life review therapy, Older adults, Day care centers, Life satisfaction, Effect
Divisions
nursing
Funders
None
Publication Title
Journal of Applied Gerontology
Volume
42
Issue
5
Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
Publisher Location
2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 USA