Cultural Adaptation and Validation of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) for Older Persons with Dementia in Malaysia

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

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v8i25.4835

Authors

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

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8i25.4835

Keywords:

Adaptation, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, Older Person, Dementia

Abstract

Dementia-related cognitive impairment presents challenges to the quality of life of older individuals. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), an effective non-pharmacological intervention developed in the United Kingdom, faces limitations in its applicability to the cultural context of Malaysia. This study aims to culturally adapt and validate CST in Malaysia using the Formative Method for Adapting Psychotherapy (FMAP) model. Culturally tailored activities were developed to meet the preferences and needs of older Malaysians. The findings suggest that the Malaysian version of CST is a feasible and effective intervention for enhancing cognitive function among older individuals with dementia in Malaysia.

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