Cognitive stimulation to improve cognitive functioning in people with dementia

Woods, Bob; Kaur, Harleen; Elliott, Emma; Aguirre, Elisa; Orrell, Martin; Spector, Aimee

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd005562.pub3

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“…Interviews with caregivers indicated improvement in depression, anxiety, and apathy, as well as ease of response to verbal instructions. In a Meta-Analysis of cognitive stimulation therapy, Woods et al reported moderately significant improvements in communication and social interaction, as well as improvements in verbal instruction comprehension and oral language skills [7]. Although the LSB intervention is a form of reminiscence therapy, looking at the album together while asking questions about the pictures stimulates conversation by using the pictures as cognitive stimuli.…”

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“…Cognitive stimulation therapy and reminiscence therapy are widely used non-pharmacological treatments for persons with dementia [7][8][9]. These therapies often use pictures and music as cognitive or reminiscence stimuli, and thus have high applicability for use with digital technology, and interventions using digital content have been in practice since before the Covid-19 pandemic [10][11][12].…”

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A Pilot Study of Remote Use of a Life Storybook Intervention Involving Family Members of Persons with Dementia

Asano

Hird²

2023

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The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly deprived people with dementia living in institutions and hospitals from contact opportunities with their families. It has also made it difficult for people with dementia living in the community to access the healthcare system which has resulted in a deterioration in the cognitive function and mental health status of people with dementia. In response, online implementation of cognitive stimulation therapy has been attempted and although it was found to be feasible, its effectiveness was not reported. A previous study indicated that the effectiveness of cognitive stimulation was significantly improved by the simulated presence of family members which prompted us to investigate online cognitive stimulation with remote family participation. This single case study compared the results of a digital life storybook intervention with online family participation to those of face-to-face sessions conducted without a participating family member. The online intervention was delivered under the same conditions as face-to-face (twice a week, 30 minutes per session, for four weeks) using the same life storybook. The results showed that both online cognitive stimulation with family participation and face-to-face intervention improved depression and apathy, caregiver distress, and cognitive function scores in Mini-Mental State Examination. This suggests that remote participation by family members could enhance the effectiveness of individualized cognitive stimulation and be a promising intervention to overcome accessibility issues imposed by Covid 19 restrictions as well as uneven distribution of health and care services.

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A Pilot Study of Remote Use of a Life Storybook Intervention Involving Family Members of Persons with Dementia

Asano

Hird²

2023

JOJCS

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“…A meta‐analysis revealed that cognitive stimulation programs (such as puzzles, word games, reminiscence therapy) contribute to cognitive development and the development of quality of life and well‐being in people with mild and moderate Alzheimer's disease. The same study added that cognitive stimulation techniques are varied and lack standardization (Woods et al, 2012). In a randomized controlled trial, it has been demonstrated that music and coloring improve the quality of life of people with mild Alzheimer's disease (Pongan et al, 2017).…”

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The effect of Alzheimer's blanket activity program on behavioral symptoms, activities of daily living, and quality of life

Yıldız

ÇAL

2022

Perspect Psychiatric Care

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Purpose: The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of the Alzheimer's blanket activity program (ABAP) on the behavioral symptoms, activities of daily living, and quality of life of people with Alzheimer's disease. Design and Method:The study was conducted between November 2019 and February 2020 in the homes of the participants with Alzheimer's disease with a single group pre-post-test design. As part of the ABAP, the researchers made two home visits, conducted telephone interviews, and provided counseling services during the 3-month follow-up process.Findings: It was found that after the program, the people with Alzheimer's disease had improved daily life activity, quality of life, and neuropsychiatric symptom scores; however, the change was not statistically significant.Practice Implications: Future studies involving longer intervention and follow-up using the ABAP may help assess the long-term effects of the program.

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“…Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is an evidence-based psychosocial intervention for individuals with mild to moderate dementia that has shown to improve and maintain cognitive health irrespective of an individual receiving drug therapies for dementia (Spector et al, 2003). Despite there being limited high-quality research on CST's effectiveness in improving everyday functioning, well-being, and quality of life, further exploration is warranted (Woods et al, 2012). Trained individuals with knowledge and experience supporting individuals with dementia can implement CST.…”

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Occupational Therapist Led Cognitive Stimulation Therapy: Feasibility of Implementation

Collins¹,

Hanna²,

Makarski³

et al. 2022

Can J Occup Ther

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Background. Despite local training opportunities for Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) for occupational therapists, there has been limited evaluation of the feasibility of implementation in Canada. Purpose. This study explored the feasibility of CST delivery by an occupational therapist in an Ontario health care setting and the impact it may have on self-efficacy and hope measures of individuals with dementia. Methods. A mixed-methods experimental pre/post design was used. Survey measures included hope, self-efficacy, feasibility, satisfaction, and individual session evaluation. Semistructured focus groups were held for participants and facilitators. Findings. Quantitative findings are summarized descriptively for the 10 participants. Qualitative findings were grouped into themes: social connectedness, knowledge gained and shared, tailored implementation adjustments, and need for long-term programing. Implications. Occupational therapists are well-positioned to implement CST and should be a part of further research to test the intervention rigorously for applicability within a range of Canadian health care settings.

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Cognitive stimulation to improve cognitive functioning in people with dementia

Cited by 47 publications

References 203 publications

A Pilot Study of Remote Use of a Life Storybook Intervention Involving Family Members of Persons with Dementia

A Pilot Study of Remote Use of a Life Storybook Intervention Involving Family Members of Persons with Dementia

The effect of Alzheimer's blanket activity program on behavioral symptoms, activities of daily living, and quality of life

Occupational Therapist Led Cognitive Stimulation Therapy: Feasibility of Implementation

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