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Measurement of cognitive function in chronic heart failure: a feasibility study
1University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, 68198-3550, USA. lisa.bauer@nursing.ucsf.edu
Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|October 27, 2010
Summary
A brief neuropsychological battery is feasible for assessing cognition in heart failure patients. This tool takes about 40 minutes and can detect cognitive impairments, aiding patient care.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neuropsychology
- Clinical Assessment
Background:
- Cognitive assessment is vital for heart failure patient care.
- Traditional neuropsychological tests are lengthy and can cause patient fatigue.
- A need exists for efficient cognitive assessment tools in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility of a brief neuropsychological battery for heart failure patients.
- To determine the administration time and subject experience of the brief battery.
- To assess the battery's sensitivity in detecting cognitive impairments.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study design.
- Administration of a novel, brief neuropsychological battery.
- Collection of feasibility data including administration time and subject feedback.
Main Results:
- The mean administration time was 40 ± 7.5 minutes.
- The brief battery successfully averted subject fatigue.
- The battery demonstrated sensitivity to cognitive impairments in heart failure patients.
Conclusions:
- A brief neuropsychological battery is a feasible and efficient tool for cognitive assessment in heart failure.
- This tool can aid in the timely identification of cognitive deficits, improving patient management.
- Further research is warranted to validate its clinical utility.
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