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Cognitive Impairment in Hospitalized Seniors
1Division of Geriatric Medicine, Western University, University Hospital, 339 Windermere, London, ON N6A 5A5, Canada. monidipa.dasgupta@sjhc.london.on.ca.
Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 27, 2019
Summary
Hospitalization can negatively impact seniors' cognitive function, leading to poorer health outcomes. This review examines these effects and discusses potential interventions for hospitalized older adults with cognitive impairment.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Hospital Medicine
Background:
- Cognitive disorders are common in hospitalized older adults.
- Hospitalization presents risks for cognitive decline.
- Cognitive impairment negatively impacts patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on hospitalization's effects on cognitive function in seniors.
- To examine how cognitive impairment influences hospital outcomes.
- To discuss interventions for cognitively impaired hospitalized seniors.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on hospitalization and cognitive function in seniors.
- Analysis of research on the impact of cognitive impairment on hospital outcomes.
- Synthesis of evidence on interventions for affected patient populations.
Main Results:
- Hospitalization can lead to adverse cognitive changes in older adults.
- Cognitive dysfunction is associated with worse hospital outcomes.
- Interventions may mitigate negative cognitive effects.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the bidirectional relationship between hospitalization and cognition is crucial.
- Targeted interventions are needed to support cognitively impaired seniors during hospitalization.
- Further research should focus on effective management strategies.
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