An occupational therapy perspective on cognitive stimulation therapy: targeting occupational performance and outcomes for people with dementia

Rehling, T., Pilkington, A., Sixsmith, J., Corr, S. and Chard, G. (2018) An occupational therapy perspective on cognitive stimulation therapy: targeting occupational performance and outcomes for people with dementia. Invited Presentation presented to: World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress 2018, Cape Town, South Africa, 21-25 May 2018.

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Abstract:

This presentation examined the effectiveness of a specific intervention with people with dementia. Utilising a range of methods, it was argued that this intervention did have a significant impact upon cognitive competencies and, as such, has important implications for occupational therapists.

Subjects:

R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC435 Psychiatry > RC512 Psychopathology. Mental disorders > RC521 Dementia
R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM735 Occupational therapy

Creators:

Rehling, T., Pilkington, A., Sixsmith, J., Corr, S. and Chard, G.

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society > Occupational Therapy
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Occupational Therapy

Date:

22 May 2018

Date Type:

Publication

Event Title:

World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress 2018