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Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST): effects on different areas of cognitive function for people with dementia
- Authors:
- SPECTOR Aimee, ORRELL Martin, WOODS Bob
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 25(12), December 2010, pp.1253-1258.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The aim of this paper was to investigate the effects of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) on specific areas of cognition for people with dementia. The study used data from a recent randomised controlled trial involving a 14 session group treatment programme using CST with 201 participants from day centres and residential homes in the Greater London area, and analysed subsections of the Alzheimer's disease assessment scale-Cognition (ADAS-Cog) from those results. The key finding from the study was that the cognitive skill which showed most improvement following CST was language. The authors conclude that CST appears to have particular effects in promoting language function, which is likely to lead to generalised benefits.
Research and development network scoping study report for the Welsh Assembly Government: alzheimer's disease
- Author:
- WOODS Bob
- Publisher:
- University of Wales Bangor. Dementia Services Development Centre
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 51p.
- Place of publication:
- Bangor
The conditions dementias and neurodegenerative disorders (including Alzheimer’s)’affect at least 47,000 people in Wales, a significant number of whom are of working age. Meeting their needs effectively continues to be one of the major challenges for health and social care services. This study has indicated that there is a strong basis for research in this area to continue to develop in Wales. Currently funded projects bring in external funds of over five million pounds, and over 200 publications with input from researchers in Wales have appeared in the scientific literature over the last five years. Current research covers the whole range from basic biochemical and genetic research to research on service delivery and policy. There is a wide geographical spread of the current research.
Caring for people with dementia: a guide for families and other carers
- Authors:
- LAY Chris, WOODS Bob
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer's Disease Society
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 44p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical guide outlining the causes and effects of Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. Looks at carers' feelings and their roles, and offers carers practical suggestions for how to cope.
Illness representations in early-stage dementia: a preliminary investigation
- Authors:
- CLARE Linda, GOATER Trish, WOODS Bob
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 21(8), August 2006, pp.761-767.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The self-regulation model of adjustment to illness suggests that individual differences in coping and responding are related to the illness representations people hold. The present study explored the feasibility of applying this concept with people with early-stage dementia. Understanding of the illness was explored in semi-structured interviews with 22 people who had a diagnosis of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease or mixed dementia, and a measure of mood was administered. Interview transcripts were subjected to content analysis. Representations covering illness identity, cause, course, cure/control and consequences were successfully elicited, but diverged from professional constructs in some important respects. Most participants regarded their difficulties as part of normal ageing, and one-third viewed their condition as stable or improving. Almost all participants described some positive coping strategies; participants who believed that nothing could be done to help were more likely to score above clinical cut-offs for depression or anxiety. The findings offer a preliminary insight into the nature of illness representations in early-stage dementia, and support the relevance of the self-regulation model as a basis for understanding and intervention
Life review and life story books for people with mild to moderate dementia: a randomised controlled trial
- Authors:
- SUBRAMANIAM Ponnusamy, WOODS Bob, WHITAKER Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 18(3), 2014, pp.363-375.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objectives: To evaluate the effect of different pathways for developing a life story book (LSB) for people with dementia. Method: Preliminary randomised control trial; 23 people with dementia in care homes (mean age 86) randomly assigned to receive either 12 individual life review sessions and co-creating a LSB or a personal LSB created by their relatives as a ‘gift’ Results: No difference in quality of life (quality of life–Alzheimer's disease (QOL–AD)) was observed between the two groups, six weeks after having received the LSB (F(1,20) = 0.08, p = 0.77). At this point, QOL–AD had improved for both groups, but there was a significant between-group difference at an intermediate assessment immediately after the life review sessions had been completed, before the LSBs were received (F(1, 20) = 5.11, p = 0.035), in favour of life review. A similar pattern was observed on autobiographical memory (extended autobiographical memory interview), with the life review group improving significantly more than the gift group during the life review sessions, but no difference was observed once all participants had had their LSB for six weeks. After the LSBs were produced – by either pathway – quality of relationship as rated by relatives improved significantly (F(2, 39) = 19.37, p < 0.001) and staff knowledge regarding the resident and attitudes to dementia improved. Conclusion: The creation of LSBs – either through a life review process or by relatives without involving the person with dementia – has benefits for people with dementia, relatives and staff in care homes. However, undertaking a life review requires training and supervision.