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Tablet-Based Assessment of Cognitive Function Among Heart Failure Patients
Szymon Urban1, Paulina Horożaniecka2, Szymon Włodarczak2
1From the Institute of Heart Diseases, Wroclaw Medical University Borowska, Wroclaw, Poland.
Critical Pathways in Cardiology
|July 26, 2022
Summary
Heart failure patients show impaired cognitive function compared to healthy individuals. Tablet-based games offer a feasible method for assessing cognitive function in heart failure populations.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neuroscience
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Cognitive impairment is a common comorbidity in heart failure (HF).
- This impairment can negatively impact patient self-care and treatment adherence.
- Assessing cognitive function (CF) is crucial for managing HF patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate cognitive function in heart failure patients using a tablet-based application.
- To compare the cognitive performance of HF patients with age-matched healthy controls.
- To explore the feasibility of using technology for cognitive assessment in HF.
Main Methods:
- Sixty-nine participants (49 HF patients, 20 healthy controls) were enrolled.
- Cognitive skills were assessed using four tablet-based games.
- Questionnaires covered socioeconomic status, quality of life, anxiety, and depression in HF patients.
Main Results:
- Heart failure patients performed significantly worse on all cognitive function games compared to controls.
- Significant correlations were observed between cognitive function and sleep and education levels.
- The study identified specific cognitive deficits in the HF cohort.
Conclusions:
- Information and communication technology devices, specifically tablets, are effective tools for cognitive assessment in HF.
- This technology enables large-scale cognitive assessment without requiring specialized personnel.
- Tablet-based cognitive assessment can be integrated into routine HF care.
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