Geriatric Nursing ( IF 2.7 ) Pub Date : 2022-07-28 , DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.07.010 Esther K Hui 1 , Gloria H Y Wong 2 , Victoria Tischler 3 , Sze Ngar Vanessa Yuan 1 , Wing Gi Leung 1 , Rob Saunders 1 , Lydia W Suen 1 , Aimee Spector 1
Objectives
We aimed to translate and culturally adapt Virtual Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (V-iCST) for the Hong Kong (HK) Chinese population, and to evaluate its feasibility and acceptability.
Methods
A mixed methods case series (N=8) was used to assess the feasibility of V-iCST and changes in cognition, quality of life (QoL), mood, and communication pre and post-test. Data were analyzed with the reliable change index. Thematic analysis of post-therapy interviews and content analysis of session rating forms were used to evaluate the acceptability.
Results
V-iCST was feasible with low attrition (0%) and high attendance (100%). Participants had reliable improvements in all outcomes. Six had improved and stable cognition; four had clinically significant changes in depression. There were no reliable changes in QoL. Qualitative analyses indicated V-iCST as acceptable but required assistance.
Conclusions
V-iCST can be adapted for HK Chinese with dementia and potentially improve cognition, QoL, mood, and communication.
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