Cognitively impaired older adults: from hospital to home

Cognitively impaired older adults: from hospital to home

An exploratory study examined rates of cognitive impairment in older adults and the needs of patients with cognitive impairment and their caregivers during and after hospitalization. The findings reinforce the importance of determining the cognitive status of all hospitalized elderly patients and us...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of nursing 2005-02, Vol.105 (2), p.52-62
Hauptverfasser: Naylor, Mary D, Stephens, Caroline, Bowles, Kathryn H, Bixby, M Brian
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aftercare
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Alzheimer Disease - epidemiology
Alzheimer Disease - nursing
Alzheimer Disease - pathology
Caregivers
Carers
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive impairment
Continuity of Patient Care
Elderly people
Female
Geriatric Nursing
Health Services for the Aged - statistics & numerical data
Home Care Services
Hospital discharged
Humans
Male
Medical disorders
Medical research
Medical screening
Medical treatment
Needs analysis
Needs Assessment
Nursing
Older people
Patient Discharge
Pennsylvania - epidemiology
Philadelphia
Unmet needs
USA
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Zusammenfassung:An exploratory study examined rates of cognitive impairment in older adults and the needs of patients with cognitive impairment and their caregivers during and after hospitalization. The findings reinforce the importance of determining the cognitive status of all hospitalized elderly patients and using evidence-based interventions.
ISSN:0002-936X
1538-7488
DOI:10.1097/00000446-200502000-00028