Table 1.

Intervention topic, content, and time

Time	Topic	Content	Situation
First Week	Family and Friends	Initially, through one-on-one lectures, distribution of brochures, or video presentations, patients and their families are informed about the benefits and details of memory therapy, facilitating in-depth communication and fostering a strong rapport between patients and healthcare professionals. With a focus on the theme of family and friends, patients are assisted in reminiscing about memorable events shared with friends or family members. Furthermore, patients are encouraged to share their experiences of raising children or caring for grandchildren, enhancing their sense of fulfillment and connection.	Group intervention, duration 40-60 minutes
Second Week	Childhood	Assist patients in revisiting their educational journey from their school days or cherished childhood memories. Additionally, play well-known nursery rhymes or reenact scenes of market vendors selling their wares to evoke nostalgic feelings.	Face-to-face, one-on-one, 20-30 minutes
Third Week	Work	Motivate patients to share their personal histories by employing techniques such as replicating significant objects, simulating scenarios, and other methods to help them reminisce about intriguing past work experiences or achievements.	Face-to-face, one-on-one, 20-30 minutes
Fourth Week	Major Events	Show movies or display images of social gatherings, notable personalities, historical occurrences, and other events from the patient’s past to stimulate recollection of memories.	Group intervention, 20-30 min
Fifth Week	Leisure and Entertainment	Organize patients with similar interests into groups to partake in activities such as viewing TV dramas, watching movies, and playing chess in the ward. Foster communication among patients during these activities and allocate sufficient time for them to reminisce about the past.	Group intervention, 20-30 min