Cognitive Stimulation Therapy - Effects on Cognitive and Functional Domains in Dementia - A Retrospective Data Review

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy vs. Reality Orientation & Reminiscence Therapy: Effects on Cognitive and Functional Domains in Dementia - Retrospective Study

This retrospective, single-blind, parallel group study investigates the efficacy of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) compared to Reality Orientation and Reminiscence Therapy (RO&RM) in enhancing cognitive and functional domains in older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

Through data review, this retrospective, single-blind, parallel group study investigates the efficacy of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) compared to Reality Orientation and Reminiscence Therapy (RO&RM) in enhancing cognitive and functional domains in older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• participants had to be 65 years old or above, live in Hong Kong and had a diagnosis for dementia in medical history

Exclusion Criteria:

• any major neurological illness other than dementia, any psychiatric disorder or a known history of substance abuse.