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Efficacy of an evidence-based cognitive stimulation therapy programme for people with dementia

The British Journal of Psychiatry · 2003 · Vol. 183(3) · pp. 248–254

Aimee Spector✉(University College London)Lene Thorgrimsen(Bangor University)Bob Woods(Petersfield Community Hospital)Lindsay Royan(Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust)Steve Davies(Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust)Margaret Butterworth(University College London)Martin Orrell(University College London)

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Abstract

The results compare favourably with trials of drugs for dementia. CST groups may have worthwhile benefits for many people with dementia.

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Identity, Memory, and TherapyDementiaQuality of life (healthcare)CognitionRandomized controlled trialIntervention (counseling)MedicinePhysical therapyPsychologyDiseasePhysical medicine and rehabilitation

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AgedAged, 80 and overCholinesterase InhibitorsCognitionCommunicationDementiaFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMalePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesQuality of LifeSex FactorsCognitive Behavioral TherapyTreatment Outcome

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