Creation of life story book for senile dementia patients in China
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2010.31.030
- VernacularTitle:我国老年痴呆生活故事书的创建
- Author:
Lian-Yan WANG
1
;
Cui-Zhen SHEN
Author Information
1. 310053,杭州,浙江中医药大学护理学院
- Keywords:
Senile dementia;
Life story book;
Psychotherapy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2010;16(31):3797-3799
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To create life story book with Chinese characteristics for senile dementia patients and to provide basis for subsequent life intervention. Methods Literature reviewing, patient interviewing (4 patients aged from 75 to 90 years old, with mild or moderate dementia were interviewed) and expert consulting were applied to establish the content, structure, form and usage of the life story book of Chinese senile dementia patients. Results Based on the common experience of Chinese old adults who were born during the age of 1920' s to 1950' s and the theme of life span, life story book for dementia patients. The Shining Days was created. Conclusions It is feasible to create life story books with Chinese characteristics for individuals with dementia by literature reviewing, patient interviewing and expert consulting.
