Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Group for Residential Home Residents With Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment
Effectiveness of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Group for Residential Home Residents With Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment-- A Randomized Controlled Trial
City University of Hong Kong
110 participants
Jan 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The research aims to investigate the effectiveness a cognitive stimulation therapy group for older adults with dementia and mild cognitive impairment living in residential homes. This study adopts a multicenter randomized control trial two arms research design. The randomized controlled trial will compare a typical 14-session cognitive stimulation therapy group with a calligraphy group to determine whether the 14-session cognitive stimulation therapy group can produce better intervention outcomes for older adults with dementia and mild cognitive impairment, including cognitive functions, depressive symptoms, activities engagement, social functioning and, quality of life.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- age 60 years or older;
- diagnosis of MCI or dementia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (Fifth edition, Text Revision).
- Remark: Participants who do not receive a diagnosis of MCI or dementia will undergo a screening assessment by a researcher using the Chinese Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)-5 minutes.
Exclusion Criteria1
- Those who are unable to participate independently in group activities, who exhibit disruptive behavior and/or are severely impaired by physical disabilities (e.g. severe hearing and visual impairment) and physical illnesses (e.g. frequent hospital stays) are excluded.
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Interventions
The CST group provides weekly mental stimulation activities on a specific topic as mentioned above. It consists of a total of 14 sessions with two sessions per week, each lasting approximately 45 minutes and led by an occupational therapist. CST group consists of 14 sessions, with each session focusing on a theme, including: reality orientation, childhood, physical games, food, sound, faces, number games, word association, word games, current events, categorizing objects, using money, being creative, and team games. The stimulating activities are designed to match the abilities and interests of participants. CST groups will be delivered by trained occupational therapists.
The Calligraphy group offers weekly calligraphy activities, comprising 14 sessions in total, with two sessions per week. Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes and is led by a rehabilitation assistant under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
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NCT07372066