A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) on Quality of Life in Persons with Dementia

Authors

R. Babiarz, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
B. Haden, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
S. Karlin, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
J. Mark, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
A. Williams, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
M. Ferraro, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
M. C. Potvin, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2020

Comments

Systematic review written for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy class Critical Inquiry I & Critical Inquiry II.

Abstract

Quality of life (QoL) is an established outcome measure of patients with dementia and is strongly influenced by an individual's environment and mood. While there are many outcomes that can be examined with Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) interventions, this systematic review focused on quality of life.

Recommended Citation

Babiarz, R.; Haden, B.; Karlin, S.; Mark, J.; Williams, A.; Ferraro, M.; and Potvin, M. C., "A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) on Quality of Life in Persons with Dementia" (2020). Student Papers, Posters & Projects. Paper 54.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/student_papers/54

Language

English