At a glance
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Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of Virtually Delivered Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (vCST) and Online Dementia Carer Support
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating f2f CST, f2f carer support, and 2 other interventions for Dementia. Completed, enrolled 156 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
A multicentre single-blind cluster randomised trial to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of virtually delivered versus in-person cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) and carer support in people living with dementia and carers
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
An evidence-based group CST protocol adapted for Hong Kong Chinese culture. It consists of 14 sessions of group activities (group size: 6) for people with mild to moderate dementia, where participants with similar level of cognitive impairment receive cognitively stimulating social activities twice per week over 7 weeks.
Centre-based carer support programme for dementia carers provided in a community care service centre, which provide group education on caring skills, mutual support groups, and group-based self-care training over 6 months.
A home-based version of f2f CST delivered via an information and communication technology platform (Zoom plus a web-based CST platform). It consists of 14 sessions of group activities (group size: 3) for people with mild to moderate dementia, where participants with similar level of cognitive impairment receive cognitively stimulating social activities twice per week over 7 weeks.
A home-based carer support service delivered via an information and communication technology platform (Zoom plus a web-based carer platform). It consists of 4 group sessions (group size: 6) and 3 individual sessions, and 3 optional self-learning sessions over 6 months, with an empowering care management approach to strengthen carer self-efficacy.