Implementation and Evaluation of a Life Narrative Interview Program for Medical Inpatients.

CONCLUSIONS: The life narrative interview program appeared to improve the overall mood of participants while providing a satisfying activity to engage in while in the hospital.
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: The project demonstrated a cost-effective method for employing volunteers to enhance the experience of patients at healthcare facilities.
PMID: 29764314 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Clinical Gerontologist - May 19, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Clin Gerontol Source Type: research