An assessment of the cognitive functions of the senior citizens living in the community
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F61988987%3A17110%2F24%3AA2503871" target="_blank" >RIV/61988987:17110/24:A2503871 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://www.sciendo.com/article/10.2478/pielxxiw-2024-0021" target="_blank" >https://www.sciendo.com/article/10.2478/pielxxiw-2024-0021</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/pielxxiw-2024-0021" target="_blank" >10.2478/pielxxiw-2024-0021</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
An assessment of the cognitive functions of the senior citizens living in the community
Original language description
The study aimed to evaluate cognitive function status in community-dwelling seniors and to establish relationships between cognitive function and selected aspects. Material and methods. The research population consisted of 330 community-dwelling respondents over the age of 60. Cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Test (MoCA), anxiety symptoms - using the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI), and depression symptoms - using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15). Quality of life was assessed using the Older People's Quality of Life - Brief version (OPQOL-BRIEF). Results. The average total score in the MoCA test was 26.2 points (SD = 2.3; min. 19; max. 30), and 63.7% of respondents scored within the norm. A lower average MoCA score was recorded in those who were diagnosed with depression (p = 0.012). The same was true for those who were diagnosed with anxiety (p < 0.001). Signifi cantly worse MoCA scores were found in those who were no longer working (p = 0.027). Conclusions. Assessment of cognitive function in the elderly should not be underestimated in terms of the need for early detection of dementia. In addition to activities that may enhance cognitive function, there is a need to support activities in practice that focus on reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression in the elderly.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
30307 - Nursing
Result continuities
Project
<a href="/en/project/NU21-09-00067" target="_blank" >NU21-09-00067: SUPPORT OF HEALTHY AGEING: USING EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS TO MAINTAIN MENTAL HEALTH, FOR PREVENTION AND TIMELY DIAGNOSIS OF DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND COGNITIVE DISORDERS OF OLDER ADULTS IN A COMMUNITY</a><br>
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)
Others
Publication year
2024
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
PIELEGNIARSTWO XXI WIEKU-NURSING IN THE 21 CENTURY
ISSN
1730-1912
e-ISSN
2450-646X
Volume of the periodical
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Issue of the periodical within the volume
2
Country of publishing house
PL - POLAND
Number of pages
6
Pages from-to
149-154
UT code for WoS article
001256850400001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85197740630