Author:
Dahlan Akehsan,Ungku Mohd Zam Ungku Ahmad Ameen,Kandayah Thinakaran,Nurhidayah Ninik
Abstract
Dementia-related cognitive impairment presents challenges to the quality of life of older individuals. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), an effective non-pharmacological intervention developed in the United Kingdom, faces limitations in its applicability to the cultural context of Malaysia. This study aims to culturally adapt and validate CST in Malaysia using the Formative Method for Adapting Psychotherapy (FMAP) model. Culturally tailored activities were developed to meet the preferences and needs of older Malaysians. The findings suggest that the Malaysian version of CST is a feasible and effective intervention for enhancing cognitive function among older individuals with dementia in Malaysia.
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,Water Science and Technology,Geography, Planning and Development
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