The effect of cognitive stimulation therapy on daily life activities, depression and life satisfaction of older adults living with dementia in nursing home: Randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Objectives: In this research, it was aimed to evaluate the effects of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy on activities of daily living, depression, and life satisfaction in older adults with dementia in nursing homes. Methods: It is a randomized controlled experimental study. The study consisted of a total of 60 older adults, 30 in the intervention group and 30 in the control group, in two different nursing homes. Results: In the post-CST comparison, BADLI posttest measurements, IADLS posttest, follow-up test measurements (p < .001, Fr = 45.982, Fr = 42.54) and SWLS posttest (p < .001, Fr = 38.47) of the individuals in the intervention group measurements were significantly higher. The mean depression level of the CSDD posttest and follow-up test intervention group was significantly lower (p < .001, F = 0.402). Conclusion: It was found that Cognitive Stimulation Therapy is effective in increasing the levels of daily life activity and life satisfaction and reducing the level of depression in older adults with dementia. It is recommended to be used by psychiatric nurses.