NURSE-LED INTERVENTIONS FOR ADULTS WITH POSTSTROKE COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT: A SCOPING REVIEW
2024

Nurse-Led Interventions for Adults with Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment

Sample size: 12 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Alharrasi Azza, Boltz Marie

Primary Institution: The Pennsylvania State University

Hypothesis

Nurse-led interventions can improve global cognition and discrete cognitive domains in adults with post-stroke cognitive impairment.

Conclusion

Nurse-led interventions can significantly improve cognitive function and quality of life for adults with post-stroke cognitive impairment.

Supporting Evidence

  • The review found significant improvements in global cognition and quality of life.
  • Nurse-led interventions are crucial for rehabilitation after a stroke.
  • Early cognitive screening is necessary for better outcomes.

Takeaway

Nurses can help people who have had a stroke think better and live better by using special programs.

Methodology

The review identified 12 articles through searches in PubMed, CINHAL, and Web of Science focusing on nursing interventions for adults with post-stroke cognitive impairment.

Limitations

There is a gap in knowledge regarding the long-term benefits or effectiveness of nurse-led interventions on post-stroke cognitive impairment.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.2955

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