Effects of Malaysian Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST-M) for older people with mild dementia

Akehsan Dahlan; Ungku Ahmad Ameen Ungku Mohd Zam; Thinakaran Kandayah; Ninik Nurhidayah

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.3737

Authors

Akehsan Dahlan Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Campus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Ungku Ahmad Ameen Ungku Mohd Zam Geriatric Specialist, Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital, 41200 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
Thinakaran Kandayah Meical Officer, Kuala Langat District Health Office 42700 Banting, Selangor, Malaysia
Ninik Nurhidayah Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Polytechnics, Surakarta, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.3737

Keywords:

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, Older People, Mild Dementia

Abstract

Older people with dementia often deteriorate cognitive functions, which may lead to difficulty performing daily activities. One of the best non-pharmacological treatments for dementia is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), developed in the United Kingdom. The study aims to determine the effect of the Cognitive Stimulation Therapy - Malaysian version (CST-M) on cognitive functions. The results of this randomised controlled trial indicate a significant difference in cognitive functions among participants in the experimental group. CST-M should be encouraged as a standard treatment for older people with dementia in Malaysia.

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