Abstract
Background: Even with a strong evidence base, many healthcare interventions fail to be translated to clinical practice due to the absence of robust implementation strategies. For disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, access to evidence-based interventions beyond research settings is of great importance. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a brief, group-based intervention, with consistent evidence of effectiveness.Methods: An implementation focused, three-phase methodology was developed using extensive stakeholder engagement. The methods resulted in a standardized Implementation Plan for the successful translation of CST from research to practice. The methodology was developed using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) and refined in three countries that vary in levels of economic development and healthcare systems (Brazil, India and Tanzania).Results: Five Implemention Plans for CST were produced. Each plan contained implementation strategies and action plans devised in conjunction with policy professionals, healthcare professionals, people with dementia and family carers, and an international team of researchers and clinicians.Conclusion: This novel methodology can act as a template for implementation studies in diverse healthcare systems across the world. It is an effective means of devising socio-culturally informed Implementation Plans that account for economic realities, health equity and healthcare access.
Highlights
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a brief, group-based, psychosocial intervention for people living with mild to moderate dementia [1]
In Rio de Janeiro all three groups attended one session where they listened to introductory talks to dementia and CST by the research team before dividing into smaller groups, according to their designation (Group 1, 2, or 3) for the discussion
Group 3 consisted of people with dementia, their family members or supportive others and other members of the general public with experience of or an interest in dementia
Summary
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a brief, group-based, psychosocial intervention for people living with mild to moderate dementia [1]. The original CST programme referenced here was developed in the United Kingdom (UK), due to the limited efficacy of medication prescribed for dementia [3]. It has a consistent evidence base for improving cognition and quality of life for people with dementia [4, 5]. Even with a strong evidence base, many healthcare interventions fail to be translated to clinical practice due to the absence of robust implementation strategies. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a brief, group-based intervention, with consistent evidence of effectiveness
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