Abstract：
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is an evidence-based, non-pharmacological intervention for older adults with mild to moderate dementia. While CST has been adapted in various ways, this study explored the impact of adding a spiritual dimension to CST. Participants (N = 34) were divided into spiritual and traditional CST groups based on their residence. After a 14-session intervention involving interactive conversations, the spiritual CST group showed significantly lower depression scores (M = 2.7) compared to traditional CST (M = 6.5). With the global increase in dementia-related disorders, non-pharmacological interventions like CST offer crucial support for addressing memory loss. Social workers are uniquely positioned to deliver CST to diverse populations who value spirituality or faith in their daily lives.
摘要：
认知刺激疗法(CST)是一种基于证据的疗法，对轻度至中度痴呆的老年人的非药物干预。虽然CST已经以各种方式进行了调整，这项研究探讨了在CST中增加精神维度的影响。参与者（N=34）根据其居住地分为精神和传统CST组。经过涉及互动对话的14次干预，精神CST组的抑郁评分(M=2.7)明显低于传统CST(M=6.5).随着全球痴呆症相关疾病的增加，CST等非药物干预措施为解决记忆丧失提供了至关重要的支持.社会工作者处于独特的位置，可以向重视日常生活中的灵性或信仰的不同人群提供CST。
