Virtual individual cognitive stimulation therapy in Hong Kong: A mixed methods feasibility study

Hybrid-delivered community psychoeducation for people aged 50 and older: A mixed-method evaluation and lesson learned

“…The TORCH principles highlight the importance of providing tailored technical support, including Technology provision, On-site technical support, and Rehearsal, to facilitate their participation in a hybrid mode intervention. The need for on-site support has been documented in a previous study with older people with dementia and their carers, with carers serving as stand-by support at home ( Hui et al, 2022 ). Previous studies conducted by the research team found that in-person technical training did not only help participants navigate the devices and software but was also helpful in building rapport with participants individually ( Leung et al, 2023b ).…”

Remote activities of cognitive stimulation for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review

“…According to our systematic review, four studies used a specific preintervention training technique for employing the chosen technology. The accessibility techniques used in the studies were training guided by specialists, kits with a preinstalled program and individual training, user guides with step-by-step instructions and assistance for carrying out the activities that used to be conducted by trained caregivers 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 .…”

“…A study from Hong Kong 8 , carried out by psychology professionals, had as its objective and result the feasibility of adapting virtual therapy for individual cognitive stimulation in China, where changes were made to the local cultural reality, using strategies such as reminiscence activities and tools such as Chinese childhood toys, obtaining as a positive result the acceptance of activities by both family members and participants, in addition to observing improvements in the cognition, quality of life and socialization of older adults.…”

“…With a focus on health care, studies such as those carried out in China and Brazil involved cheap activities and do not require specific devices, using the smartphones or computers that the older adults already had and involving facilitators that directed these remote workshops according to the needs of each population. Thus, these activities were adapted to the local culture and limitations of the specific populations, demonstrating that remote workshops are practical and promote cognitive stimulation, whether aimed at prevention and health promotion or telerehabilitation 8 , 10 .…”

“…The acceptance of this type of activity was reported in several studies that used technology for cognitive stimulation, such as the one carried out in Italy, which showed encouraging results regarding the feasibility of cognitive telerehabilitation activities, as well as participants’ adherence to and appreciation of them 11 . In the study carried out in China 8 , participants expressed that they enjoyed the activities and the fact that there was virtual facilitated participation.…”