Critical Research Appraisal: Assessment 3

Critical Research Appraisal: Assessment 3: Literature search template
Section 1: Topic/ problem and population/area of enquiry (Approx. 120 words)
(10 marks)
The particular health problem that has been taken into consideration is Dementia.
The topic, which is specifically considered is “Dementia leads to behavioral and psychological
complications.”. It has been found that, dementia a mental health problems mostly common among
people over age of 65 (Lobbia and et. al., 2018). However, it is observed that early onset of this
particular mental health problem is seen among individuals from the starting age of 30.
Section 2: PICO strategy plus 2 database searches (Approx. 460 words in total)
PICO Strategy (be brief no more than 40 words) (15 marks)
(do not write in this row)
Problem and Population
The particular age group which is specifically considered is 35 to 70 (female and male) dealing with
dementia (even those patients as well who are at stage 1 of dementia).
Intervention
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is considered as an intervention, which is beneficial for 1st stage of
dementia and for the 2nd stage dementia as well. With the help of this intervention, patients of dementia
from the age group of 30 to 70 relief can be given based on their necessities and requirements.
Comparison (if relevant)
Utilization of ADAS-Cog in order to assess dementia in much effective and efficient manner while
considering Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST).
Outcome
Treating people dealing with dementia, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) would help them in
improving the levels of mental activities, which may impact positively on their mindset in much
effective and in efficient manner as well. On the other hand, this reduces the risk of developing
dementia later on in life.
Your final search question
How Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) can improve efficiency level and daily activities of
individuals (35 to 70 (female and male)) dealing with dementia?
Key words to be used in searches
 Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)
 Dementia
 ADAS-Cog
Section 2 cont... Database search 1: (Approx. 210 words)
(25 marks)
HEALTH SOURCE: NURSING ACADEMIC EDITION: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
(CST): Basically, CST would aid in improving perception and personal satisfaction, and the outcomes
demonstrated that the advantages of CST were free of whether individuals were taking