Holistic Nursing PLUS
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Holistic Nursing Plus

Effectiveness of Reminiscence Therapy on Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study

nurjannah (STIKES Mitra Adiguna)
Devi Yuniarty (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Adiguna Palembang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

Background: Cognitive decline is commonly experienced by older adults and may affect their daily functioning and quality of life. Reminiscence therapy is a non-pharmacological intervention that can stimulate memory and improve cognitive function among the elderly. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of reminiscence therapy in improving the cognitive function of older adults at the Sekip Community Health Center, Palembang. Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach. A total of 32 older adults aged over 60 years were selected using purposive sampling. Cognitive function was measured before and after the intervention using the Mini-Mental State Examination. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test with a significance level of 0.05. Results: The mean cognitive score increased from 21.38 before the intervention to 25.66 after reminiscence therapy. Statistical analysis showed a significant improvement (p = 0.000 < 0.05). Conclusions: Reminiscence therapy is effective in improving cognitive function among older adults.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

HCN

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Subject

Health Professions Nursing

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Holistic Nursing PLUS (HNP) focuses on publishing articles that advance knowledge and scientific progress while promoting holistic nursing and health care practice through the fundamental Pillars, Longevity, Ubiquity, and Solitude in the fields of nursing, such as complementary and alternative, ...