07.05.05. Are non-pharmacological interventions, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy available for people with dementia? Are such interventions evidence based? | Hong Kong SAR
07.05.05. Are non-pharmacological interventions, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy available for people with dementia? Are such interventions evidence based? | Hong Kong SAR
22 Aug 2022
Yes, including Cognitive Stimulation Therapy. A local study (Wong et al., 2018) has provided preliminary evidence supporting its effectiveness for cognitive improvement. For the types of non-pharmacological intervention, please refer to 07.02.01.08.
References:
Wong, G. H., Yek, O. P., Zhang, A. Y., Lum, T. Y., & Spector, A. J. I. j. o. g. p. (2018). Cultural adaptation of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) for Chinese people with dementia: multicentre pilot study. 33(6), 841-848. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.4663