Viard, Armelle, Allen, Andrew P., Doyle, Caoilainn M., Naveau, Mikaël, Bokde, Arun L. W., Platel, Hervé, Eustache, Francis, Commins, Sean and Roche, Richard A. P. (2024) Autobiographical Cerebral Network Activation in Older Adults Before and After Reminiscence Therapy: A Preliminary Report. Biological Research For Nursing, 26 (2). pp. 257-269. ISSN 1099-8004
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Abstract
Introduction: Reminiscence therapy (RT), which engages individuals to evoke positive memories, has been shown to be
effective in improving psychological well-being in older adults suffering from PTSD, depression, and anxiety. However, its impact
on brain function has yet to be determined. This paper presents functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data to describe
changes in autobiographical memory networks (AMN) in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: This pilot study used a
within-subject design to measure changes in AMN activation in 11 older adults who underwent 6 weeks of RT. In the scanner,
participants retrieved autobiographical memories which were either recent or remote, rehearsed or unrehearsed. Participants
also underwent a clinical interview to assess changes in memory, quality of life, mental health, and affect. Findings: Compared
to pretreatment, anxiety decreased (z = -2.014, p = .040) and activated significant areas within the AMN, including bilateral
medial prefrontal cortex, left precuneus, right occipital cortex, and left anterior hippocampus. Conclusion: Although RT had
subtle effects on psychological function in this sample with no evidence of impairments, including depression at baseline, the
fMRI data support current thinking of the effect RT has on the AMN. Increased activation of right posterior hippocampus
following RT is compatible with the Multiple Trace Theory Theory (Nadel & Moscovitch, 1997).
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | autobiographical memory; functional MRI; older adults; reminiscence therapy; |
Academic Unit: | Faculty of Science and Engineering > Psychology |
Item ID: | 18722 |
Identification Number: | 10.1177/10998004231210982 |
Depositing User: | Richard Roche |
Date Deposited: | 11 Jul 2024 09:09 |
Journal or Publication Title: | Biological Research For Nursing |
Publisher: | Sage Publications |
Refereed: | Yes |
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URI: | https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/18722 |
Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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