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KMID : 0869520180240020110
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Journal of East-West Nirsing Research
2018 Volume.24 No. 2 p.110 ~ p.118
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Reminiscence Reflecting Cultural Background in Korean Older Adults with Dementia: A Concept Analysis
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Jung Gi-Jung
Park Jong-Min
Lee Guk-Geun
Chong Mi-Kyong
Sim Hye-Been
Lee Ji-A
Han Gee-Young
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Abstract
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Purpose: Reminiscence therapy is a widely used intervention for older adults and those with dementia. However, the attributes of the concept of reminiscence is not clearly proposed. The aim of this study was to clarify the concept of reminiscence in Korean older adults with dementia.
Methods: The study applied the concept analysis method of Walker and Avant. The literature review included the previous studies of reminiscence from philosophy, literature, art, neuroscience, medicine, psychology, sociology, and nursing.
Results: A total of 43 Korean or international papers were analyzed in this study. Attributes of reminiscence in Korean older adults with dementia were regeneration of memories, internal and external communications, expression of suppressed emotions, and recognition of ego identity. The suppressed emotions and ego identity may result from Korean cultural characteristics based on the suppressed environments of many wars and dictatorships in the past. The consequences of reminiscence in Korean older adults with dementia are cognitive enhancement, relief of depression, and improvements of social interactions, ego integrity, and quality of life.
Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that the historical and cultural characteristics should be considered to develop effective nursing interventions including reminiscence for Korean older adults with dementia.
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KEYWORD
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Dementia, Mental Recall, Older Adults, Analysis
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