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Hiu Tung Tsang1, Chun Lam Luk1, Yee Lam Lo2
1Academic Unit of Human Communication, Learning, and Development, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Background/Objectives:
This pilot study explored the applicability and preliminary clinical outcomes of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST), an evidence-based cognitive intervention for people with mild and moderate dementia, in elderly individuals with concurrent dementia and visual impairment.
Methods:
Seven participants received 14 group CST sessions. Their cognitive and language functions were measured and compared pre-/post-therapy.
Results:
The treatment adherence was satisfactory. Significant improvements in various cognitive domains and language measures were observed after therapy.
Conclusions:
The findings suggest that CST can be applied to visually impaired individuals with dementia with seemingly positive outcomes in various cognitive domains. Further studies with a larger sample with an emphasis on multisensory stimulation to facilitate therapy delivery are warranted.
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