The development of individual cognitive stimulation therapy (iCST) for dementia

Lauren A Yates,1,2 Phuong Leung,2 Vasiliki Orgeta,2 Aimee Spector,1,3 Martin Orrell1,2 1North East London Foundation Trust, 2Division of Psychiatry, University College London, 3Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK Background: Ado...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:eecfe6d7a7f3491bab0f7383eed40b022021-12-02T04:33:53ZThe development of individual cognitive stimulation therapy (iCST) for dementia1178-1998https://doaj.org/article/eecfe6d7a7f3491bab0f7383eed40b022014-12-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.dovepress.com/the-development-of-individual-cognitive-stimulation-therapy-icst-for-d-peer-reviewed-article-CIAhttps://doaj.org/toc/1178-1998Lauren A Yates,1,2 Phuong Leung,2 Vasiliki Orgeta,2 Aimee Spector,1,3 Martin Orrell1,2 1North East London Foundation Trust, 2Division of Psychiatry, University College London, 3Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK Background: Adopting a systematic approach to the development of an intervention, supported by robust theoretical, empirical, and clinical rationales represents best practice. The Medical Research Council (MRC) provides a framework for a systematic step-wise approach to the evaluation of complex interventions. This study describes the development phase of the individual cognitive stimulation therapy (iCST) for dementia trial, within this framework.Methods: In the preclinical phase, a recent Cochrane Review of cognitive stimulation for dementia and the current literature on individual cognitive stimulation interventions were examined to establish an evidence base. In addition, people with dementia, carers, and care staff were consulted regarding the acceptability of iCST, and a panel was put together to advise the team on the adaptation of group cognitive stimulation therapy (CST). Phase I (modeling) involved consultations with service users and experts in a series of focus groups, interviews, an online survey, and a consensus conference. Finally, Phase II field testing of the intervention was carried out.Results: Two drafts of the materials were produced before a final version ready for use in the main randomized controlled trial (RCT). Key changes between the drafts included: editorial amendments to improve the clarity of instructions, emphasize the person centeredness of the approach, and reduce the overall length of the introduction section; the simplification of academic terminology and activities deemed “too difficult”; adjustments made to the monitoring-progress forms and session rating scale to enhance user-friendliness; the addition of a “Getting started” section; amendments made to the content of the toolkit; and clearer distinction made between the level of difficulty of activities.Conclusion: The rigorous development of the intervention was beneficial as the feasibility of the intervention was explored both in theory and practice, and consulting with service users ensured that materials were appropriately tailored to their needs. A Phase III RCT is currently being conducted to determine the effectiveness of iCST. Keywords: cognitive stimulation, Delphi consensus, MRC framework, intervention development, intervention evaluationYates LALeung POrgeta VSpector AOrrell MDove Medical Pressarticlecognitive stimulationCognitive Stimulation TherapyDelphi consensusdementiaindividualCognitive Stimulation TherapyMRC frameworkGeriatricsRC952-954.6ENClinical Interventions in Aging, Vol Volume 10, Pp 95-104 (2014)
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topic cognitive stimulation
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Delphi consensus
dementia
individual
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
MRC framework
Geriatrics
RC952-954.6
spellingShingle cognitive stimulation
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Delphi consensus
dementia
individual
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
MRC framework
Geriatrics
RC952-954.6
Yates LA
Leung P
Orgeta V
Spector A
Orrell M
The development of individual cognitive stimulation therapy (iCST) for dementia
description Lauren A Yates,1,2 Phuong Leung,2 Vasiliki Orgeta,2 Aimee Spector,1,3 Martin Orrell1,2 1North East London Foundation Trust, 2Division of Psychiatry, University College London, 3Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK Background: Adopting a systematic approach to the development of an intervention, supported by robust theoretical, empirical, and clinical rationales represents best practice. The Medical Research Council (MRC) provides a framework for a systematic step-wise approach to the evaluation of complex interventions. This study describes the development phase of the individual cognitive stimulation therapy (iCST) for dementia trial, within this framework.Methods: In the preclinical phase, a recent Cochrane Review of cognitive stimulation for dementia and the current literature on individual cognitive stimulation interventions were examined to establish an evidence base. In addition, people with dementia, carers, and care staff were consulted regarding the acceptability of iCST, and a panel was put together to advise the team on the adaptation of group cognitive stimulation therapy (CST). Phase I (modeling) involved consultations with service users and experts in a series of focus groups, interviews, an online survey, and a consensus conference. Finally, Phase II field testing of the intervention was carried out.Results: Two drafts of the materials were produced before a final version ready for use in the main randomized controlled trial (RCT). Key changes between the drafts included: editorial amendments to improve the clarity of instructions, emphasize the person centeredness of the approach, and reduce the overall length of the introduction section; the simplification of academic terminology and activities deemed “too difficult”; adjustments made to the monitoring-progress forms and session rating scale to enhance user-friendliness; the addition of a “Getting started” section; amendments made to the content of the toolkit; and clearer distinction made between the level of difficulty of activities.Conclusion: The rigorous development of the intervention was beneficial as the feasibility of the intervention was explored both in theory and practice, and consulting with service users ensured that materials were appropriately tailored to their needs. A Phase III RCT is currently being conducted to determine the effectiveness of iCST. Keywords: cognitive stimulation, Delphi consensus, MRC framework, intervention development, intervention evaluation
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