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A New Approach for Developing “Implementation Plans” for Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) in Low and Middle-Income Countries: Results From the CST-International Study

Lookup NU author(s): Joanna Klaptocz, Dr Stella Paddick

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© Copyright © 2020 Stoner, Chandra, Bertrand, DU, Durgante, Klaptocz, Krishna, Lakshminarayanan, Mkenda, Mograbi, Orrell, Paddick, Vaitheswaran and Spector.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.

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Author(s): Stoner CR, Chandra M, Bertrand E, DU B, Durgante H, Klaptocz J, Krishna M, Lakshminarayanan M, Mkenda S, Mograbi DC, Orrell M, Paddick S-M, Vaitheswaran S, Spector A

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Frontiers in Public Health

Year: 2020

Volume: 8

Online publication date: 31/07/2020

Acceptance date: 18/06/2020

ISSN (electronic): 2296-2565

Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.

URL: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.00342

DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.00342

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