Authors

1Juanita Y. 2Macías, Olga M. Solis, 3Juana A. Sánchez, 3Mª Magdalena Garza, 3Mª de los Ángeles Reyna, 3Mª de los Ángeles Reyna, 4Mª de los Ángeles Cerda

Position

¹Hospital de Especialidades Nº 34. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. ²Hospital General de Zona Nº 2. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. ³Hospital General de Monterrey. Instituto Seguridad Social al Servicio de los Trabajadores del Estado. ⁴Hospital de Especialidades Nº 25. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social.

Contact address

Hospital de Especialidades Nº 34. Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Coronarios. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. Av. Lincon y Patrimonio Familia.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Reminiscence Therapy as a form to improve the quality of life (psycological wellbeing, personal satisfaction, attitude and of daily activities) of the old people.

A cuasiexperimental studies was carried out. Two groups were selected, one of study and one of control. The quality of life was evaluated before, during and after the application of Reminiscence Therapy.

We analyzed the hypothesis with test U of Mann Withney, having found that in the psychologic wellbeing there were no significant changes, likewise in attitudes and activities of the daily life. But in personal satisfaction that pointed out a significant high statistic.

We concluded that reminiscence is effective because it produces increase in personal satisfaction.

Keywords:

reminiscence therapy; quality of life; gerartry; old people; psycological wellbeing; satisfactiondaily activities

Versión en Español

Título:

Reminiscencia y calidad de vida en la población anciana