RT Journal Article
T1 Digital narratives in person-centered care: a scoping review
A1 Rodríguez Trejo, Irene
A1 Felpete, Alba
A1 Facal Mayo, David
A1 Vaca Bermejo, Raúl
A1 Lojo Seoane, Cristina
K1 Digital storytelling
K1 Life story work
K1 Narrative care
K1 Digital tools
K1 Well-being
AB Background and Objectives: Narrative care, an essential component of person-centered care (PCC), individualized care that respects unique life stories and preferences, uses personal narratives to foster understanding, trust, and emotional well-being. Digital storytelling has emerged as a valuable tool to collect and preserve these narratives. This scoping review explored digital tools used to capture life stories of older adults, summarizing their benefits, limitations, and implications for PCC. Research Design and Methods: Studies addressing digital storytelling, life review, or life story work with older adults, published in English or Spanish, and reporting cognitive, psychological, social, or care-related outcomes were included. A systematic search was conducted in Web of Science, SCOPUS, PubMed, and PsycInfo in December 2024, identifying 615 records. After screening and full-text review, 21 studies were included. Data were extracted on study design, sample characteristics, digital tools, outcomes, and limitations. Digital resources were classified into short or long videos, digital albums/collages, digital books/stories, and other formats. Results: The review encompassed 1,551 participants (ageM = 75.86 years). Digital storytelling improved emotional well-being, preserved personal identity, fostered social connections, and stimulated cognitive functions. Short formats proved particularly suitable when cognitive or digital literacy limitations were present, whereas longer formats supported in-depth reflection and memory preservation. Albums and digital books enhanced intergenerational communication. Key limitations included technological barriers, varying digital literacy levels, and lack of methodological standardization. Discussion and Implications: Digital storytelling enhances PCC by embedding personal narratives into care, but successful implementation requires addressing digital inequalities and standardizing methodologies through interdisciplinary collaboration
PB Oxford Academic
YR 2025
FD 2025-12-13
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10347/46384
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10347/46384
LA eng
NO Rodríguez-Trejo, I., Felpete, A., Facal, D., Vaca-Bermejo, R., & Lojo-Seoane, C. (2025). Digital narratives in person-centered care: a scoping review. Oxford University Press (OUP). https://10.1093/geroni/igaf144
NO This work was supported by the Galician Innovation Agency, Board of Galicia (Agencia Gallega de Innovación, GAIN, Xunta de Galicia) within the Industrial Doctoral Program 2023 [03_IN606D_2023_2529780 to I.R.-T.]
DS Minerva
RD 22 abr 2026