Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST): implementation and recent development among Chinese people living with dementia
08:30-10:00 October 26, 2024
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a non-pharmacological intervention that has demonstrated clear benefits for improving cognition and quality of life in people living with mild-to-moderate dementia. Developed in the UK, CST was culturally adapted for the Chinese populations in Hong Kong and mainland China in 2015 and 2021 respectively. This symposium will present findings on its cultural adaptation, implementation, effectiveness, potential mechanisms, and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its benefits. These insights, along with the newly qualified CST trainers in China, will advance a wider implementation of this evidence-based non-pharmacological intervention among Chinese communities.
Organizer
Dr. CHOY Chak Pui Jacky, The University of Hong Kong
Presentations
08:30-08:45 Adapting CST in Chinese populations: cultural and implementation considerations
Prof. WONG Hoi Yan Gloria, University of Reading
08:45-09:00 Experiences of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) in mainland China
Dr. ZHANG Haifeng, Peking University Institute of Mental Health (Sixth hospital)
09:00-09:15 What maximizes the benefits of persons with dementia in cognitive stimulation therapy? Constructive engagement matters.
Dr. ZHANG Yan Anna, The University of Hong Kong
09:15-09:30 Spatial is special in dementia? An attempt to combine cognitive stimulation therapy with spatial training
Dr. DAI Ruizhi, Guangzhou University
09:30-09:45 ‘Masking’ the effects? Impact of social distancing on effectiveness of CST
Dr. CHOY Chak Pui Jacky, The University of Hong Kong
09:45-10:00 Discussion