Implementation of cognition-oriented treatments (COTs) for older adults in Australian memory and cognition clinics: development and pilot evaluation of a clinician training toolkit

Abstract

The uptake of Cognition-Oriented Treatments (COTs) has remained slow in memory and cognition clinics in Australia despite strong research evidence and recommendations for their use in clinical guidelines. A barrier to implementation is clinician knowledge and training in using COTs for older adults. The current study described the development and initial evaluation of a training toolkit to improve Clinical Neuropsychologists' knowledge, skills and confidence in delivering COTs to older adults in Australian Memory and Cognition Clinics. The toolkit, delivered as part of a broader pilot COTs implementation study, included six online learning modules and an in-person workshop. Participants' kno..