Morrish, J;
Walker, R;
Dotchin, C;
Spector, A;
Orfanos, S;
Mkenda, S;
Shali, EP;
(2022)
Group experiences of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) in Tanzania: a qualitative study.
Aging & Mental Health
, 26
(4)
pp. 688-697.
10.1080/13607863.2021.1872489.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Tanzania is a low-income country in which medication for dementia is largely unavailable. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a group-based psychological treatment for people with dementia (PwD), shown to improve cognition and quality of life (QoL). It has previously been culturally adapted and piloted in Tanzania, shown to produce similar outcomes. UK research into CST suggests processes inherent to the group nature are key to its success. This study sought to identify group processes within CST in Tanzania and understand their impact on CST principles and outcomes. METHODS: Data collection took place in rural Hai District, through qualitative semi-structured interviews. Sixteen PwD and four facilitators were recruited through convenience sampling and interviewed about their experiences of CST. Interviews were audio-recorded, translated, transcribed and analysed by thematic analysis. RESULTS: Two main themes emerged: 'Positive group experiences' and 'Negative group experiences'. From this, a number of group processes were identified, such as helping behaviours and feeling understood by the group. Positive processes supported CST principles and participant improvement. Facilitators were influential over group dynamics. The group processes identified impacted CST principles and treatment outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study on group mechanisms of CST in Tanzania. It provides deeper insight into participants' experiences of CST, thus identifying specific processes underlying the quantitatively measured positive outcomes of CST in Tanzania by previous studies. It also reveals further cultural barriers to implementation, enabling amendments for optimization of treatment efficacy.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Group experiences of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) in Tanzania: a qualitative study |
| Location: | England |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13607863.2021.1872489 |
| Publisher version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2021.1872489 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Cognitive stimulation, Dementia and Cognitive Disorders, Group Therapy, Low-resource Mental Health Interventions, Tanzania |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Div of Psychology and Lang Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Div of Psychology and Lang Sciences > Clinical, Edu and Hlth Psychology |
| URI: | https://discovery-pp.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10120579 |
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