Developing a nostalgia-based reminiscence therapy
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Nostalgic reminiscence: preliminary steps in developing a complex intervention
IRAS ID
243341
Contact name
Gary Christopher
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of the West of England
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
N/A, N/A
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 4 days
Research summary
Current work by the applicants have identified the protective effects of nostalgic memories in people with dementia. When asked to recall a nostalgic memory, people with dementia are able to process and recall more about their condition, a vital component in the therapy process. With existing reminiscence therapies (RTs), people are asked to bring to mind events in their lives, but the types of memories recalled are not specified. Evidence of efficacy of current RTs is contradictory. We argue that nostalgia is the active component behind any positive effect of RT, and that existing RTs need to be adapted to promote nostalgic reminiscence. The overall outcome will be the development of a Nostalgia-Based Reminiscence Therapy (NBRT) to enhance the existing RT approach.
REC name
Wales REC 4
REC reference
18/WA/0198
Date of REC Opinion
17 Jul 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion