Effects Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia: Systematic Review.
Indonesian Nursing Journal of Education & Clinic (INJEC)
Elmiyanti, N. K., & Salamung, N. (2022).
Indonesian Nursing Journal of Education & Clinic (INJEC), 7(2), 270-281.
This systematic review investigates the effects of cognitive stimulation therapy in adults with dementia.
None declared
2012 to October 2022
Any study design
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Findings demonstrated that cognitive stimulation was associated with improvements in memory, language comprehension, and orientation in adults with mild to moderate dementia. Improved outcomes were noted when cognitive stimulation was combined with physical activity. Of note, the included cognitive stimulation interventions involved a variety of different activities, including "word games, cooking, gardening, and discussing past events" (p. 278). Limitations to this review include heterogeneity in study design and a lack of quality analysis of included studies.
