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Database of the original study "Feasibility and Perceived Well-Being Outcomes Of A Blended Cognitive Stimulation Program In Nursing Home Residents: An Exploratory Case-Series." Raffaele Nappo (25109310) Clinical neuropsychology cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) Nursing homes -- Psychological aspects <p dir="ltr">Cognitive stimulation (CST) plays an important role in preserving cognitive residual abilities and autonomy in people with cognitive decline. By integrating both individual and group activities, CST may enhance the quality of life not only<b> </b>for individuals living with dementia, but also for frail older adults in residential care settings, such as nursing homes. In nursing homes, residents often face both cognitive and physical impairments as well as social isolation. In these contexts, CST could represent an effective intervention to reduce loneliness, foster social cohesion, and improve quality of life. The present study is a preliminary case-series aiming at exploring the feasibility -based on Bowen and colleagues’ framework- and the outcomes of a tailored CST program in terms of cognition, psychological well-being and quality of life in nursing home residents. Five participants underwent three neuropsychological assessments, using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and Quality_VIA to monitor cognition, mood, and quality of life. The CST program lasted four months, consisting of three weekly sessions combining group and individual activities (blended CST), targeting memory, language, attention, orientation, emotional regulation and socialization.</p><p dir="ltr">The Reliable Change Index (RCI) and qualitative behavioural observations highlighted reliable individual enhancements in mood and quality of life, especially in social cohesion, sense of belonging and self-determination domains. Qualitative observations demonstrated high intervention acceptability and strong adherence, with participants shifting from initial hesitation or low mood to active peer support. These preliminary findings support the evidence that blended CST is a feasible and adaptable approach in residential care settings, providing individualized clinical signals that support future full-scale studies.</p> 2026-09-25T10:58:55Z Dataset Dataset 10.6084/m9.figshare.33994584.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/Database_of_the_original_study_Feasibility_and_Perceived_Well-Being_Outcomes_Of_A_Blended_Cognitive_Stimulation_Program_In_Nursing_Home_Residents_An_Exploratory_Case-Series_/33994584 CC BY 4.0