Effects of Reminiscence Therapy Using Nostalgic SONGS on The Cognitive Function of The Elderly Living in The Community.

The study aimed to examine the effects of reminiscence therapy using nostalgic songs on the cognitive function of elderly people living in the community. The subjects were 34 people who had undergonea ssessment of their vital functions using a basic check list and stated that they had problems related to "withdrawal" or "cognitive functions". Their cognitive functions were assessed using the Hasegawa Dementia Scale-Revised (HDS-R) and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) prior to and following the implementation of reminiscence intervention using nostalgic songs. The cognitive functions of the elderly were classified into three levels and assessed according to the judgment criteria of those scales. There were significant differences in the total HDS-R score and scores for the subscale items -"recital of numbers in reverse order" and "delayed recall"-received by all subjects. There were also significant differences in the total MMSE score and scores for the subscale items -"spatial orientation" and "delayed recall" -received by all subjects. Regarding cognitive function levels, there were significant differences in the total score and subscale score for "delayed recal" received by elderly people who had been determined as having "cognitive dysfunction" using the HDS-R and "mild cognitive dysfunction". That is, it is not possible to evaluate possible dementia, but there is a risk of transitioning to suspicion of dementia when it is left unattended, using the HDS-R and MMSE

The Attitudes of Visiting Nurses Toward Persons Treated in the Region Under the Medical Treatment and Supervision Act.

This study aimed to clarify the attitudes of visiting nurses toward the interaction with persons treated in the region under the Medical Treatment and Supervision Act. We conducted semi-structured interviews involving psychiatric certified nurse specialists and certified nurses, as well as facility managers who are involved in the care of persons receiving regional treatment. The obtained data were analyzed using a qualitative and descriptive approach. As a result, the following attitudes were identified: [Having a basic idea that lifestyle habits can affect diseases], [encouraging the persons to think and make decisions by themselves], [providing challenging tasks to lead a community life], [encouraging the persons to become aware of their health status and ability], [assessing the person's self-management behavior in their daily lives], [sharing information on healthcare changes with the persons], and [understanding the person's unique behavior to provide effective support]

Visiting Nurses' Attitudes for the Prevention of Repeated Offences among Patients Receiving Regional Treatment Based on the Medical Treatment and Supervision Act.

To clarify nurses' attitudes for the prevention of repeat offenses among patients receiving regional treatment based on the Medical Treatment and Supervision Act, interviews were conducted with 6 nurses engaged in the provision of home-visit nursing services, and the obtained data were qualitatively and descriptively analyzed. The nurses' focuses of support for such patients aimed at preventing repeat offenses were summarized as , , , , and

The Production Technology of Philippine Domestic Banks in the Pre-Asian Crisis Periods: Estimation of Cost Function in the 1990-96 Period

This is to analyzes the operational behavior and technical progress among Philippine domestic banks, using micro-level data on individual banks. First, we summarize their major business activities and gain insight on how the structure is changing. Then, we formally estimate the cost function of Philippine domestic banks using panel data covering a seven-year period (1990-96). The presence of economies of scale and economies of scope is investigated and technical progress in the banking industry is measured. In addition, the results of analysis for the Philippines are compared with those of similar studies on Thailand conducted by the author previously