Wong, Tsz Leung;
(2024)
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy delivery (CST) for dementia in Hong Kong: randomised controlled trial of virtual versus in-person groups.
Doctoral thesis (D.Clin.Psy), UCL (University College London).
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Abstract
Overview: With a growing number of people living with dementia (PLwD) worldwide, dementia intervention has become a prioritised topic in research and clinical practice. This thesis explores dementia interventions in two key domains: community education to increase public awareness, and non-pharmacological group interventions through cognitive stimulation therapy (CST). Part I is a systematic review exploring the impact of different community education programmes worldwide on enhancing dementia awareness and reducing dementia-related stigma in the general public. Among the nine identified studies, key types and elements of effective programmes are highlighted, followed by recommendations for future research. Part II is a randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of virtual CST (vCST) compared to in-person CST in cognitive function, quality of life, and social functioning in Hong Kong. It is a pioneering study comparing different CST modes and exploring social functioning. The result demonstrates the value of CST in dementia care. It also suggests potential improvements for vCST protocols and provides recommendations for service delivery. Part III is a critical appraisal reflecting on both the empirical study and the systematic review. It emphasises the integration of Social Graces in ethical research and dementia care, and provides insights for vCST delivery.
| Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Qualification: | D.Clin.Psy |
| Title: | Cognitive Stimulation Therapy delivery (CST) for dementia in Hong Kong: randomised controlled trial of virtual versus in-person groups |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | Copyright © The Author 2024. Original content in this thesis is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/). Any third-party copyright material present remains the property of its respective owner(s) and is licensed under its existing terms. Access may initially be restricted at the author’s request. |
| 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 |
| URI: | https://discovery-pp.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10199597 |
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