Virtual group Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (vCST) for dementia: mixed methods feasibility randomised controlled trial.

Aimee SpectorNur Diyanah Abdul WahabJoshua StottEmily R FisherEsther K HuiLuke PerkinsWing Gi LeungRachel EvansGloria Hoi-Yan WongCerne Felstead

Published in: The Gerontologist (2024)

vCST appeared feasible to deliver but did not result in any changes in outcomes, as expected from an underpowered feasibility trial. CST is the main psychosocial intervention delivered for dementia in UK memory services and globally; with many services moving towards virtual CST delivery. Therefore, a fully powered RCT of the effectiveness of vCST is feasible and justified.

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