Development of a psychosocial group intervention for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (innovative practice). (May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Barton, Karen; Johnson, Ian; Mountford, Amy
• Is Part Of: Dementia. Volume 19:Number 4(2020)
• Page Start: 1325
• Page End: 1332
• Publication Date: 2020-05
• Subjects: mild cognitive impairment -- mild cognitive disorder -- mild cognitive impairment -- recovery model -- group intervention; Psychiatric social work -- Periodicals; Social work with older people -- Periodicals; Dementia -- Periodicals; 362.19683005
• DOI: 10.1177/1471301217741007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1471-3012

Abstract

A diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment is associated with an increase in anxiety and depression and a decrease in psychological well-being. Despite this, individuals with mild cognitive impairment may not receive the appropriate support needed to manage the emotional and practical elements of their diagnosis. A psychosocial group intervention based on the 'Recovery Model' was developed in order to meet these needs. Outcome data from a trial of this group intervention indicated it was successful in meeting its aims.