회상훈련이 알츠하이머형 치매노인의 인지기능에 미치는 효과: 체계적 문헌고찰

The purpose of this study was to systematically review about the characteristics and effect of reminiscence training for elderly with Alzheimer`s dementia. Studies published from January 2012 to June 2022 were searched through 8 electronic databases. Out of the 197 retrieved studies, 6 studies were selected for analysis. Methodological quality was assessment with the Cochrane’s RoB(risk of bias) tool and Risk of bias assessment tool for non-randomized study(RoBANS) tool. In all six studies, reminiscence training was effective in improving the cognitive function of the elderly with Alzheimer`s dementia. The detailed analysis was as follows. First, reminiscence training was effective for the elderly with mild to moderate Alzheimer`s dementia. Second, both individual training and group training were effective in improving cognitive function. Third, it was effective to conduct about 10 sessions for about 60 minutes per session, at least once per week, and for about 6 weeks. Fourth, the contents of the reminiscence training were autobiographical training and spaced retrieval training. However, as a result of the quality evaluation of the literature, there are limitations for the validity and generalization of the intervention effect. This study presented the basis for evidence-based application by systematically analyzing the reminiscence training applied for cognitive function in the elderly with Alzheimer`s dementia.