1. Virtual individual cognitive stimulation therapy in Hong Kong: A mixed methods feasibility study.
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Hui EK, Wong GHY, Tischler V, Yuan SNV, Leung WG, Saunders R, Suen LW, and Spector A
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- Caregivers psychology, Cognition physiology, Feasibility Studies, Hong Kong, Humans, Dementia psychology, Dementia therapy, Quality of Life
- Abstract
Objectives: We aimed to translate and culturally adapt Virtual Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (V-iCST) for the Hong Kong (HK) Chinese population, and to evaluate its feasibility and acceptability., Methods: A mixed methods case series (N=8) was used to assess the feasibility of V-iCST and changes in cognition, quality of life (QoL), mood, and communication pre and post-test. Data were analyzed with the reliable change index. Thematic analysis of post-therapy interviews and content analysis of session rating forms were used to evaluate the acceptability., Results: V-iCST was feasible with low attrition (0%) and high attendance (100%). Participants had reliable improvements in all outcomes. Six had improved and stable cognition; four had clinically significant changes in depression. There were no reliable changes in QoL. Qualitative analyses indicated V-iCST as acceptable but required assistance., Conclusions: V-iCST can be adapted for HK Chinese with dementia and potentially improve cognition, QoL, mood, and communication., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare no conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2022 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2022
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