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Cognitive impairment in the elderly

C K Beck1, P Heacock, C G Rapp

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock.

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1993
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This review covers nursing research on assessing and treating cognitive impairment, focusing on delirium and dementia. It highlights current interventions and suggests future research directions for nurses in this field.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Cognitive Impairment
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Cognitive impairment, including delirium and dementia, significantly impacts patient outcomes.
  • Nurses play a crucial role in the assessment and management of cognitive disorders.
  • Existing research highlights the need for evidence-based nursing interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review nursing-led research on the assessment of cognitive impairment.
  • To examine intervention studies for delirium and dementia conducted by nurses.
  • To identify gaps and future research opportunities in this domain.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of nursing research.
  • Categorization of studies based on cognitive impairment type (delirium, dementia).

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  • Analysis of assessment and intervention research, including symptom management.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurses are actively involved as principal and coinvestigators in cognitive impairment research.
    • Research spans both assessment tools and intervention strategies for delirium and dementia.
    • Intervention research progresses from descriptive studies to addressing primary and secondary symptoms.

    Conclusions:

    • Nursing research is vital for advancing the care of individuals with cognitive impairment.
    • Further investigation into effective nursing interventions for delirium and dementia is warranted.
    • Future research should build upon current findings to improve patient care and outcomes.