O3‐02‐02: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Cbt) for Anxiety in Dementia: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial

Abstract

Background

Individual and group psychotherapy with people diagnosed with dementia: a systematic review of the literature

“…Spector et al . () found strong but non‐significant improvement in anxiety and a significant fall in depression levels for individuals with a mild to moderate cognitive impairment and clinically significant levels of anxiety. Their intervention involved working with participant and their carer together, and was delivered by four Clinical Psychologists who were also CBT therapists in 10, weekly sessions.…”

“…Spector et al (2015) Stanley et al(2013) Kurz et al (2012) Burgener et al (2008) Person-centred counselling Waldorf et al (2012)/ Phung et al (2013) Tappen and Williams (2009) Hirazakura et al (2008) Psychodynamic interpersonal psychotherapy Carreira et al (2008) Reynolds et al (2006) Burns et al (Continues)…”

Compassion focused therapy for people with dementia: A feasibility study

“…There have been promising developments in psychological interventions for PWD, including adapted Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), shown to be feasible and effective for those with anxiety . The feasibility and usefulness of third‐wave interventions, specifically mindfulness for dementia, are also beginning to be evaluated .…”