The goal of this experimental study was to evaluate whether cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) improved cognitive functioning and engagement levels in individuals with mild-to-moderate dementia residing in long-term care facilities. The study aimed to: 1) investigate the preliminary effect of CST on cognition and engagement in individuals with mild-to-moderate dementia, and 2) assess the feasibility of implementing CST in LTC facilities in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The main question the study answered was: Does CST improve cognitive functioning and increase engagement levels in individuals with mild-to-moderate dementia living in long-term care facilities? Researchers conducted CST (structured, themed, grouped sessions with activites related to their childhood, sounds, word and number games, current affairs, being creative, word association, physical games, quizzes, and orientation) sessions to see if there was a significant increase in cognition and engagement after the 7 weeks of activites. Participants received CST for 45 to 60 minutes twice weekly for 7 weeks, led by two doctor of occupational therapy students under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist in the state of Indiana. Participants completed assessments before and after the 7-weeks to measure changes in cognitive function and engagement, along with participating in a screening assessment before the start of the study.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Timeframe: From/after the completion of enrollment (middle to end of June 2025) to after the completion of the 7-week CST sessions (week of August 18th).
The Observational Measurement of Engagement - OME Modified
Timeframe: From/after the completion of enrollment (middle to end of June 2025) to after the completion of the 7-week CST sessions (week of August 18th).