NCT07073443

Evaluation of the Effect of Memory-based Reminiscence Therapy

Evaluation of the Effect of Memory-based Reminiscence Therapy on Cognitive Status, Psychological Flexibility and Cognitive Flexibility in Older People With Dementia

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 114 (actual)
• Sponsor: Kahramanmaraş İstiklal University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The main objective of this study is to examine the effects of memory-based recall therapy applied to elderly adults diagnosed with Stage 0, 1, and 2 dementia on their mental state, psychological flexibility, and cognitive flexibility. The original flow plan created in the study is not found in the literature. Therefore, presenting the effects of memory-based recall on cognition in the literature may demonstrate that the contents of classical recall therapy can also be effectively restructured with cognitive effects. From this perspective, the aim is to make recommendations for "advanced psychiatric nursing practices." Research Hypotheses: H0: Memory-based recall therapy has no effect on mental state, psychological flexibility, and cognitive flexibility in individuals with early-stage dementia. H1: Memory-based Recall Therapy has an effect on mental state, psychological flexibility, and cognitive flexibility in individuals with early-stage dementia.

Detailed description

Memory therapy is very important for elderly people with declining cognitive functions, as it can stimulate various senses such as touch, taste, and smell. Materials that facilitate recall can be used in therapy. Physical objects that the elderly can look at and touch provide the patient with additional sources of information, draw their attention to the topics being discussed, and refocus them. In addition, Memory Therapy is a good method for recalling memories and movements that are not readily available or otherwise inaccessible. The study will be conducted with elderly individuals who have applied to community health centers based in Kahramanmaraş or to the neurology and psychiatry departments of tertiary hospitals. The sample size of 573 was determined based on data obtained from outpatient clinics and community health units (diagnosis sites). At least 114 participants must be reached. Data collection will utilize the Demographic Information Form, Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT), Psychological Flexibility Scale, and Cognitive Flexibility Scale. The data will be collected by the researcher in two stages, pre-test and post-test, from all elderly individuals through face-to-face interviews. The elderly in the intervention group will undergo 10 sessions of Memory Therapy, twice a week for five weeks. The sessions will be planned to last an average of 45 minutes. During the 10 sessions of Memory-Based Recall Therapy applied to the intervention group, memory-enhancing phenomena will be used, and verbal reminders will be provided during repeated narratives.

Conditions

• Dementia
• Memory, Short-Term

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Experimental: Memory Therapy Group	Evaluation of the Effect of Memory-Based Recall Therapy on the Cognitive Status, Psychological Flexibility, and Cognitive Flexibility of Elderly Individuals Diagnosed with Dementia

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-06-15
• Primary completion: 2025-09-15
• Completion: 2025-09-15
• First posted: 2025-07-18
• Last updated: 2025-07-18

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)