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Betty Poot1,2, Justin Travers2, Mark Weatherall3
1Graduate School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
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|February 20, 2019
Summary
Cognitive impairment is common in hospitalized patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations. While it may improve, most patients do not fully recover, impacting their ability to manage their health.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Neurology
- Critical Care
Background:
- Stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with cognitive impairment in 36-77% of patients.
- Limited research exists on cognitive impairment prevalence in acutely ill COPD patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and temporal progression of cognitive impairment in COPD patients during and after hospitalization for exacerbation.
- To assess the impact of COPD exacerbations on cognitive function.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study involving patients hospitalized with COPD exacerbation.
- Cognitive function assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) tool.
- Data collected at admission (within 24h), during hospitalization (48-72h), and post-discharge (6 weeks).
Main Results:
- High prevalence of cognitive impairment: 76% at initial evaluation, 76% at 48-72h, and 88% within 72h of exacerbation.
- At 6 weeks post-discharge, 66% of patients still exhibited cognitive impairment.
- Mean MoCA scores showed a non-statistically significant improvement from admission to follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive impairment is highly prevalent during COPD exacerbation hospitalizations.
- Cognitive function shows some improvement over time, but full recovery is uncommon.
- Impaired cognition can hinder patient understanding of medical information and adherence to treatment plans.