Delivery of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for people with dementia in an inpatient setting (innovative practice).

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy is a 14-session group programme delivered over seven weeks, designed for people in the early to moderate stages of dementia, and typically delivered in a community setting. Less is known about its delivery and usefulness in an inpatient setting. Additional factors that impact on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy delivery in an inpatient setting included length of hospital stay, additional support needs of the patient and pre-group planning. Feedback suggested intermittent Cognitive Stimulation Therapy delivery in practice was a positive experience for both patients and staff. This supports the delivery of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy regardless of the potential limitations in an inpatient setting.