Evaluation of the Effect of Memory-based Reminiscence Therapy

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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

Study 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.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Standardized Mini Mental Test — 0 weeks
  The original Mini Mental Test developed by Folstein et al. (1975) and the standardized version created by Molloy and Standish (1997) are easy to administer and provide information about the degree of cognitive impairment. The lowest possible score on the scale is "0," and the highest possible score is "30." Based on the scores obtained, 0-12 points indicate "severe" cognitive impairment, 13-22 points indicate "moderate" cognitive impairment, 23-24 points indicate 'mild' cognitive impairment, and 25-30 points indicate "no cognitive impairment."
• Standardized Mini Mental Test — 5 weeks
  The original Mini Mental Test developed by Folstein et al. (1975) and the standardized version created by Molloy and Standish (1997) are easy to administer and provide information about the degree of cognitive impairment. The lowest possible score on the scale is "0," and the highest possible score is "30." Based on the scores obtained, 0-12 points indicate "severe" cognitive impairment, 13-22 points indicate "moderate" cognitive impairment, 23-24 points indicate 'mild' cognitive impairment, and 25-30 points indicate "no cognitive impairment."
• Psychological Flexibility Scale — 0 weeks
  The scale developed by Francis et al. in 2016 was translated into Turkish by Karakuş and Akbay (2020) and underwent validity and reliability testing. The scale consists of 28 items and is a 7-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 7 = strongly agree). The Cronbach's alpha value for the total scale in the Turkish validity and reliability study was 0.79, 0.84 for the values and values-based behavior subscale, 0.60 for the "being in the moment" subscale, 0.72 for the 'acceptance' subscale, 0.73 for the "contextual self" subscale, and 0.59 for the "separation" subscale.
• Psychological Flexibility Scale — 5 weeks
  The scale developed by Francis et al. in 2016 was translated into Turkish by Karakuş and Akbay (2020) and underwent validity and reliability testing. The scale consists of 28 items and is a 7-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 7 = strongly agree). The Cronbach's alpha value for the total scale in the Turkish validity and reliability study was 0.79, 0.84 for the values and values-based behavior subscale, 0.60 for the "being in the moment" subscale, 0.72 for the 'acceptance' subscale, 0.73 for the "contextual self" subscale, and 0.59 for the "separation" subscale.
• Cognitive Flexibility Inventory — 0 weeks
  Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) The Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) is a short self-report scale developed to measure cognitive flexibility, which is necessary for individuals to adapt to changing environmental stimuli and replace maladaptive thoughts with more balanced and adaptive ones. The scale yields three distinct types of scores: a total cognitive flexibility score, an "alternatives" subscale score, and a "control" subscale score. Higher scores indicate greater cognitive flexibility. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the entire scale was found to be .90.
• Cognitive Flexibility Inventory — 5 weeks
  Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) The Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) is a short self-report scale developed to measure cognitive flexibility, which is necessary for individuals to adapt to changing environmental stimuli and replace maladaptive thoughts with more balanced and adaptive ones. The scale yields three distinct types of scores: a total cognitive flexibility score, an "alternatives" subscale score, and a "control" subscale score. Higher scores indicate greater cognitive flexibility. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the entire scale was found to be .90.

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