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Reminiscence as an Intervention: Rediscovering the Essence of Nursing
Author(s) -
Sellers Sandra Courtney,
Stork Patricia Burruss
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
nursing forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1744-6198
pISSN - 0029-6473
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6198.1997.tb00510.x
Subject(s) - reminiscence , nursing , nursing interventions classification , psychological intervention , intervention (counseling) , coping (psychology) , psychology , nursing practice , medicine , psychotherapist , cognitive psychology
The authors initiated an educational program to teach homecare nurses and aides how to implement and evaluate one creative nursing intervention–reminiscence with clients. Client outcomes resulting from the implementation of reminiscence included increased opportunities for self‐expression, enhanced coping abilities, the discovery of significance and continuity of life, and enjoyment. Positive staff outcomes also were achieved. The authors conclude that the implementation of creative nursing interventions can assist nurses to rediscover the art and enjoyment inherent in nursing practice and produce positive client outcomes in the current changing healthcare environment.