Occupational Therapist Led Cognitive Stimulation Therapy: Feasibility of Implementation

Background. Despite local training opportunities for Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) for occupational therapists, there has been limited evaluation of the feasibility of implementation in Canada. Purpose. This study explored the feasibility of CST delivery by an occupational therapist in an Onta...

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Published in:Canadian journal of occupational therapy (1939) 2023-03, Vol.90 (1), p.68-78
Main Authors: Collins, Kristin, Hanna, Madona, Makarski, Julie, Kastner, Monika
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognition
Feasibility Studies
Humans
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy
Ontario
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Summary:Background. Despite local training opportunities for Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) for occupational therapists, there has been limited evaluation of the feasibility of implementation in Canada. Purpose. This study explored the feasibility of CST delivery by an occupational therapist in an Ontario health care setting and the impact it may have on self-efficacy and hope measures of individuals with dementia. Methods. A mixed-methods experimental pre/post design was used. Survey measures included hope, self-efficacy, feasibility, satisfaction, and individual session evaluation. Semistructured focus groups were held for participants and facilitators. Findings. Quantitative findings are summarized descriptively for the 10 participants. Qualitative findings were grouped into themes: social connectedness, knowledge gained and shared, tailored implementation adjustments, and need for long-term programing. Implications. Occupational therapists are well-positioned to implement CST and should be a part of further research to test the intervention rigorously for applicability within a range of Canadian health care settings.
ISSN:0008-4174
1911-9828
DOI:10.1177/00084174221115284