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Prevalence and risk factors of cognitive dysfunction in chronic hemodialysis patients

W Fadili1, A Al Adlouni, N Louhab

  • 1a Nephrology-Kidney Transplantation Department, Medical University Hospital, University Cadi Ayad , Marrakech , Morocco.

Aging & Mental Health
|August 3, 2013
PubMed

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Cognitive dysfunction is common in hemodialysis patients. Lower educational levels and anemia are linked to poorer cognitive function in this population, impacting quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Neuroscience
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cognitive dysfunction is increasingly recognized in chronic hemodialysis patients.
  • Aging populations and rising comorbidities exacerbate cognitive issues in this group.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate cognitive performance in hemodialysis patients.
  • To identify factors associated with impaired cognitive function.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study of 108 maintenance hemodialysis patients.
  • Cognitive function assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).
  • Cognitive impairment defined as an MMSE score < 24.

Main Results:

  • 25% of hemodialysis patients exhibited cognitive impairment.
  • Low MMSE scores were independently associated with lower educational levels (OR: 0.564; p=0.031).
  • Anemia was also significantly associated with poorer cognitive function (OR: 0.743; p=0.046).

Conclusions:

  • A high prevalence of cognitive dysfunction exists in hemodialysis patients.
  • Educational level and anemia are key factors contributing to cognitive impairment.
  • Early identification can facilitate interventions to enhance patient quality of life.
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