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Dementia impacts cognitive function, emotional well-being, and occupational engagement, leading to diminished quality of life for older adults. Reminiscence therapy (RT) has been established as a viable approach to enhancing mood, cognitive performance, and social participation among individuals with dementia, however, its integration within occupational therapy (OT) practice remains under defined. The lack of the clear, defined role of OT in RBOT poses challenges for OT practitioners aiming to integrate reminiscence intervention within their scope of practice. The lack of a clearly defined role of OT in RBOT poses challenges for OT practitioners aiming to incorporate reminiscence interventions within their scope of practice. Problem: OT practitioners lack an understanding of the concept of RBOT for individuals with dementia, making it challenging to integrate reminiscence as a therapeutic intervention within clinical practice effectively. Purpose: The purpose of this project was to conduct a concept analysis aimed at defining and clarifying the concept of RBOT for individuals with dementia. By clarifying this concept, OT practitioners will be better equipped to integrate RBOT into their practice. Results: This concept analysis facilitated the identification of key defining attributes related to the role of OT in RBOT. These attributes include a) an emphasis on occupation, b) the reinforcement of narrative identity, c) a client-centered approach, and d) a structured therapeutic framework. This concept analysis contributes to the growing body of OT literature by providing a structured framework for integrating reminiscence as a therapeutic medium, thereby support OT practitioners in addressing the psychosocial needs of clients through evidence-based, occupation-focused interventions.
Publication Date
Spring 4-24-2025
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Reminiscence, Occupational therapy, Dementia, Reminiscence therapy
Medical Subject Headings
Occupational therapy, Dementia, Memory, Quality of life, Humans
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Recommended Citation
Laurent, P. E., & Gerardi, S. M. (2025, April 24). Reminiscence-Based Occupational Therapy: A Concept Analysis. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2025/78
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Poster presented at the in-person OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 24, 2024.