Factors influencing the deterioration from cognitive decline of normal aging to dementia among nursing home residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A dearth of differential research exists regarding the determinants of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and moderate cognitive impairment or dementia among nursing home residents. This study aimed to identify and examine the association between medical factors (number of comorbidities, hospitalization, disability, depression, frailty and quality of life) and moderate cognitive impairment or dementia in nursing homes residents.

Methods

A cross-sectional design was used in this study. Convenience sampling of 182 participants was conducted in nursing homes located in the central part of Jordan. Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) was used to screen both MCI and moderate cognitive impairment or dementia. Bivariate analysis, including t-test and ANOVA test, and logisti

SUBMITTER: Hayajneh AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7672837 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature