THE COGNITIVE DECLINE TOWARD DEMENTIA AMONG NURSING HOME RESIDENTS
2024
Cognitive Decline Toward Dementia in Nursing Home Residents
Sample size: 182
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Author Information
Author(s): Hayajneh Audai
Primary Institution: Jordan University of Science and Technology
Hypothesis
The study aims to recognize the relationship between health risk variables and dementia among nursing home residents.
Conclusion
The study found significant differences in cognitive impairment stages based on various health risk factors among nursing home residents.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identified significant differences in cognitive impairment stages based on age, quality of life, comorbidities, depression, and frailty.
- Mental ability scores varied with marital status, monthly income, hospitalization history, depression levels, and frailty.
Takeaway
This study looks at how different health issues can affect memory problems in older people living in nursing homes.
Methodology
The study used a cross-sectional design and analyzed data from nursing home residents using the Montreal cognitive assessment.
Participant Demographics
Nursing home residents in the middle region of Jordan.
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