Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia - 17/10/18
, Lauren Yates, BSc, PhD b, Martin Orrell, PhD, FRCPsych cRésumé |
Cognitive stimulation therapy has proven to be both an effective and enjoyable psychological treatment for people with dementia. Over the past 20 years, cognitive stimulation therapy has grown from a national, localized treatment in the UK to a more global phenomenon currently being used in more than 25 countries around the world. Much has been accomplished during the cognitive stimulation therapy journey and there is still much to be explored; it is a dynamic field. This article provides an overview of cognitive stimulation therapy by elaborating on its background, evidence, international work, and future directions.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Dementia, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, CST, Psychological treatment, Psychosocial intervention, Cognition, Quality of life, Well-being
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| Disclosure Statement: Royalties from the sale of the Making a Difference manuals go to the support of the international CST center at UCL run by Dr Aimee Spector. H. Rai is working with Eumedianet on the development of a web app version of CST as part of her PhD. |
Vol 34 - N° 4
P. 653-665 - novembre 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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