Assessing Needs in People with Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Vicente-Alba Javier, Gutiérrez-Botella Jesús, García-Mahía Carmen, Mateos Raimundo
Primary Institution: University of Santiago de Compostela (USC)
Hypothesis
People with cognitive impairment will have a greater number of needs and a higher level of disability and dependency.
Conclusion
The study found that individuals with cognitive impairment or dementia have significantly more needs compared to healthy individuals.
Supporting Evidence
- People with cognitive impairment/dementia had a higher number of needs compared to the healthy population.
- The severity of cognitive impairment is a significant predictor of dependency in Basic Activities of Daily Living.
- Implementing scales to assess the needs of people with cognitive impairment is essential for comprehensive assessment.
Takeaway
People with dementia need more help than those who are healthy, and the worse their memory gets, the more help they need.
Methodology
Community-based, cross-sectional, descriptive epidemiological study analyzing data from a subsample of 368 individuals over 65 years old.
Potential Biases
Potential reliance on outdated data from a study conducted two decades ago.
Limitations
The study's geographical diversity is limited to one region, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were primarily older adults, with a mean age of 75.3 years, including 31.5% males and 68.5% females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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