The Efficacy of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) for People With Mild-to-Moderate Dementia
European Psychologist
Lobbia, A., Carbone, E., et al. (2019).
European Psychologist, 24(3), 257-277.
<div>This systematic review investigates the effects of cognitive stimulation interventions on the cognitive and daily functioning, perceived quality of life, psychological and behavioral functioning in adults with mild-to-moderate dementia and their caregivers. Of note, this article has been partially updated by Desai et al. (2024) with the inclusion of only randomized control trials. For more details, see the "Notes on This Article" section below. </div>
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<div>This article has been partially updated in the following systematic review and meta-analysis which is included in this Evidence Map:</div>
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<li>Desai, R., Leung, W. G., et al. (2024). Effectiveness of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) for Mild to Moderate Dementia: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Control Trials Using the Original CST Protocol. <em>Ageing Research Reviews</em>, 97, 102312. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2024.102312">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2024.102312</a></li>
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<div>Randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials</div>
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There is moderate evidence to support the efficacy of cognitive stimulation therapy to improve or maintain general cognitive functioning, language comprehension and production, and quality of life of individuals with dementia. Weaker evidence suggests that cognitive stimulation improves short-term memory, orientation, praxis, and communication skills. Evidence was limited for the effect of cognitive stimulation on caregiver outcomes (e.g., caregiver burden). Given the heterogeneity and methodological quality of included studies, further research is warranted.
