Virtual individual cognitive stimulation therapy in Hong Kong: A mixed methods feasibility study.
Geriatr Nurs
; 47: 125-134, 2022.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1966580
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.Keywords
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Dementia
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Geriatr Nurs
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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