Psychodrama and Reminiscence for the Geriatric Psychiatric Patient
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Inpatients on a geriatric psychiatric unit were exposed to two forms of reminiscence groups: One in a traditional verbal format vs. one using psychodramatic techniques. Subjects were selected for analysis from groups differing on leader-rated action level. On rated functioning in the group, participants in the psychodramatic format tended to perform at a higher level. According to computer-monitored data from two groups, there was more leader activity in the psychodrama format
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