Virtual cognitive stimulation therapy: perspectives of people living with dementia
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a group treatment in which people with mild to moderate dementia participate in 14 activity and discussion sessions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CST was adapted for online delivery, as virtual-CST (V-CST). To determine the acceptability of online delivery, we...
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| description | Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a group treatment in which people with mild to moderate dementia participate in 14 activity and discussion sessions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CST was adapted for online delivery, as virtual-CST (V-CST). To determine the acceptability of online delivery, we piloted a V-CST group, monitored attendance, and assessed qualitative feedback from the participants. Five people with dementia participated. Except for one session with four attendees, all participants attended every session. Qualitative analysis identified four themes that were verified by participants: (1) positive emotional experiences despite dementia, (2) confidence building and related strategies and challenges, (3) enjoyable and stimulating inclusive activities and group dynamics, and (4) appreciation of discussion about current affairs. This pilot study contributes evidence about the acceptability of V-CST. Although access to CST in the United States is limited, expanded delivery of V-CST could fill service gaps. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-81a4cb52b4cb466581f72ef1d0ad96b92022-12-21T20:21:24ZengBrazilian Society of Geriatrics and GerontologyGeriatrics, Gerontology and Aging2447-21232021-12-01151410.53886/gga.e0210042Virtual cognitive stimulation therapy: perspectives of people living with dementiaMichael Lepore0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7117-4919Stephani Shivers1Erica DeFrancesco2LiveWell Institute - Southington (CT), USA.CaringKind - New York (NY), USA.LiveWell Institute - Southington (CT), USA.Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a group treatment in which people with mild to moderate dementia participate in 14 activity and discussion sessions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CST was adapted for online delivery, as virtual-CST (V-CST). To determine the acceptability of online delivery, we piloted a V-CST group, monitored attendance, and assessed qualitative feedback from the participants. Five people with dementia participated. Except for one session with four attendees, all participants attended every session. Qualitative analysis identified four themes that were verified by participants: (1) positive emotional experiences despite dementia, (2) confidence building and related strategies and challenges, (3) enjoyable and stimulating inclusive activities and group dynamics, and (4) appreciation of discussion about current affairs. This pilot study contributes evidence about the acceptability of V-CST. Although access to CST in the United States is limited, expanded delivery of V-CST could fill service gaps.https://ggaging.com/details/1702/en-US/virtual-cognitive-stimulation-therapy--perspectives-of-people-living-with-dementiagroup therapyinternet-based interventionadaptation |
| spellingShingle | Michael Lepore Stephani Shivers Erica DeFrancesco Virtual cognitive stimulation therapy: perspectives of people living with dementia Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging group therapy internet-based intervention adaptation |
| title | Virtual cognitive stimulation therapy: perspectives of people living with dementia |
| title_full | Virtual cognitive stimulation therapy: perspectives of people living with dementia |
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| title_short | Virtual cognitive stimulation therapy: perspectives of people living with dementia |
| title_sort | virtual cognitive stimulation therapy perspectives of people living with dementia |
| topic | group therapy internet-based intervention adaptation |
| url | https://ggaging.com/details/1702/en-US/virtual-cognitive-stimulation-therapy--perspectives-of-people-living-with-dementia |
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