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Evaluation of the effect of a life review group program on self-esteem and life satisfaction in the elderly

✍ Scribed by Kai-Jo Chiang; Ru-Band Lu; Hsin Chu; Yue-Cune Chang; Kuei-Ru Chou

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2007
Tongue
English
Weight
82 KB
Volume
23
Category
Article
ISSN
0885-6230

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✦ Synopsis

Abstract

Objective

This study was aimed at evaluating whether a Life Review Group Program (LRGP) improved the self‐esteem and life satisfaction in the elderly.

Methods

This randomized, controlled trial consisted of 75 elderly males from a Veterans' Home in Northern Taiwan, 36 of whom were in the experimental group and 39 of whom were in the control group. The subjects in the experimental group participated in an 8‐week LRGP. Data were collected before and after the LRGP and again 1 month after the end of the program.

Results

The study subjects had a mean age of 78.13 years. The generalized estimating equation was used to compare alterations in the self‐esteem and life satisfaction of the elderly before and after the intervention. The alterations in self‐esteem and life satisfaction in the experimental group after the LRGP were significantly improved compared to the control group. One month after the LRGP was completed, the self‐esteem and life satisfaction of the experimental group continued to improve when compared with pre‐intervention levels.

Conclusions

Based on these results, the LRGP can potentially improve the self‐affirmation, confidence, and self‐esteem of the elderly and promote short‐term life satisfaction. The results of this study provide a model for clinical evidence‐based therapy, serving as a reference for related studies and evaluation of health‐promoting programs, as well as improving the health and quality of care of the elderly. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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