Question: For people with dementia, how effective is cognitive stimulation therapy compared with the use of cholinesterase inhibitors in maintaining or improving a persons activities of daily living skills (ADLs)?

Answer:

No clinical or research implications regarding the effectiveness of cognitive stimulation therapy compared to cholinesterase inhibitors was suggested in the evidence evaluated. The authors of a systematic review on cognitive stimulation therapy generally stated that there is a clear need for more randomised controlled trials which explore the long term benefits of this intervention.

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