Nurses' perspectives on barriers to managing risk factors for mild cognitive impairment in older adults using a qualitative descriptive approach.

ABSTRACT: This study explores the experiences and challenges faced by clinical nurses in early identification and intervention of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) risk factors in older adults. This qualitative descriptive study was conducted between September 2020 and January 2021 in three tertiary hospitals in China. Thirteen clinical nurses were recruited through purposive sampling based on their experience with older adults having cognitive concerns. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews, and content analysis was used to identify key categories in the nurses' experiences. Three main categories emerged: (1) Navigating older adults' perceptions of aging and self, (2) Challenges in building therapeutic alliances with families, and (3) Facing limitations in translating intentions into pra

SUBMITTER: Ma J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12279967 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature