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Journal : Physical Therapy Journal of Indonesia

The effect of reminiscence exercise therapy on functional mobility and psychological well-being among elderly Mendrofa, Fery Agusman Motuho
Physical Therapy Journal of Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): January-June 2025
Publisher : Universitas Udayana dan Diaspora Taipei Medical University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51559/ptji.v6i1.254

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Background: Elderly individuals often experience decline in both physical mobility and psychological well-being. reminiscence exercise therapy (RET) is a novel approach that integrates reminiscence therapy with targeted physical exercises. This study aims to investigate the effect of RET on functional mobility and psychological well-being of elderly residents in a nursing home in Semarang City. Methods: This pre-experimental study used a one-group pretest-posttest design with 36 elderly participants selected through purposive sampling. Functional mobility was assessed using the timed up and go test (TUG) and elderly mobility scale (EMS), while psychological well-being was measured using the geriatric depression scale (GDS-15) and satisfaction with life scale (SWLS). RET was conducted in 6 sessions over 3 weeks. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Results: Significant improvements were observed in all parameters after RET intervention. Mean TUG test time decreased from 15.64 to 12.37 seconds (p=0.001), mean EMS score increased from 14.78 to 17.92 (p=0.001), mean GDS-15 score decreased from 7.36 to 4.83 (p=0.002), and mean SWLS score increased from 18.25 to 23.64 (p=0.001). Conclusion: RET showed potential to improve both functional mobility and psychological well-being in elderly nursing home residents. However, the pre-experimental design limits causal inferences, and further controlled studies are needed.
The development of a harmony multisensory space based on reminiscence therapy to improve quality of life for older adults with dementia: A qualitative study Mendrofa, Fery Agusman Motuho; Iswanti, Dwi Indah; Wulaningsih, Indah; Ernawati, Hery; Susilowati, Kristiana
Physical Therapy Journal of Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): July-December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51559/ptji.v6i2.316

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Introduction: Dementia significantly impacts elderly quality of life, necessitating innovative non-pharmacological approaches. This study aimed to identify key design elements for multisensory environments integrated with reminiscence therapy in Indonesian contexts. Methods: This qualitative study used an exploratory descriptive design through focus group discussions with 10 elderly participants, 2 family caregivers, and 5 healthcare professionals. Participants were selected through purposive sampling based on inclusion criteria established for this research protocol. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's six-phase thematic analysis framework to identify key patterns related to the development of multisensory environments. Results: This study revealed five main themes from a comprehensive data analysis of therapeutic environments for the Indonesian population. These themes are: 1) the importance of positive reminiscence triggers to effectively stimulate memory, 2) the personal space requirements for comfort and safety as essential environmental design considerations, 3) the need for multisensory integration as a critical component of therapeutic environmental interventions, 4) the vital role of family support and communication strategies in a comprehensive care approach, and 5) the relevance of cultural and spiritual considerations in design to provide contextual meaning. Conclusion: The development of Harmony multisensory spaces should integrate reminiscence therapy principles with personalized design elements, emphasizing safety parameters, comfort metrics, and cultural sensitivity to effectively improve the quality of life for elderly individuals with dementia. Implementation requires multidisciplinary collaboration between healthcare professionals, designers, and family caregivers to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Co-Authors Aditya Kartika Megantoro Agow, Liana Lidia Andriyani, Yustina Ardina, Yenli Asih Dewi Setyawati Baehaqi Bagus Widjonarko Bahroen, Siti Um-um Andriyani Bima Suryantara Budiman Budiman Chatarina U. Wahyuni Dedi, Blacius Dewi Mayangsari Dicky Dwispataru Diyanto Diyanto Domianus Namuwali Dwi Indah Iswanti Dyah Ayu Wulandari Firda Fibrila Gloria Caesar Cabral Gunarmi Gunarmi Gunarmi Gunarmi Gunarmi Gunarmi, Gunarmi Hani, Umi Hari Basuki Notobroto Hasan Machfoed Hery Ernawati, Hery Indah Wulaningsih Julius Afta Setyonugroho Juritno Harmi Gaib Kandar Kandar Kandar, Kandar Kasiyanti, Heny Khairul Huda Khairul Huda KHAIRUL HUDA, KHAIRUL Kuntoro Kuntoro Laila, Umi Lasmini Lasmini Liana Lidia Agow Mandaty, Fhandy Aldy Manurung, Romianti Meidiana Dwidiyanti Muhammad Bagus Andrianto Muhammad Muin Mujahidah, Sa'adah Murniati, Restu Myla Ristiyowati Nauw, Mariyana Ni Nyoman M A Ni Nyoman Maryaningtyas Adinatha Nia Agustiningsih Nurani, Lenina Nursalam . Nursalam Nursalam Nursalam, Nursalam Ovtalia Andriyani Pangaribuan, Ingka Kristina Patonengan, Gita Sandy PK, Rizki Fitryasari Pratama, Wisnu Puji Lestari, Sri Purdani, Kartika Setia Rachmad Hargono Rahma, Nurrulya Rita Dewi Rita Hadi Widyastuti Rita Oktaviani Rizky Fitryasari Rose Nurhudariani Rusmini Rusmini safitri, ifana Saifudin, I Made Moh. Yanuar Sari , Fitri Arumdani Mei Kumala Sarwoko Sarwoko Satria Hendrawan, Gagah Sawab Sawab Sa’adah Mujahidah Shindi Hapsari Sigarlaki, Heni Sonhaji Sonhaji Sonhaji Sonhaji Sri Puji Lestari Sri Puji Lestari Sumarmi Sumarmi Susi Nurhayati Susilowati, Kristiana Sutrisno Sutrisno Tiara, Novi Tri Ismu Pujianto Tri Ismu Pujiyanto Ucik Mulyanti Umi Hani Widiyaningsih Widyaningsih Witri Hastuti Witri Hastuti Yuni Nurhidayat