Maureen Metzger, Souad Benloukil, Binu Sharma, Emaad M Abdel-Rahman
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Abstract
Despite recommendations, cognitive screening in patients with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) rarely happens, leading to underestimates of cognitive impairment (CI) prevalence and missed opportunities for intervention. We aimed to describe CI prevalence and associated factors in 100 patients receiving in-center hemodialysis aged 50 years and older. Cognitive function was measured using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Descriptive analysis techniques characterized the sample and estimated mean scores. Non-parametric and parametric tests explored relationships among MoCA scores and other patient factors. Of the 100 patients, 32% had normal cognitive function, 56% mild CI, and 12% moderate CI. Age, income, and education level significantly corelated with cognitive function in our sample. Identifying clinical factors and appropriate follow up for abnormal screening are crucial next steps in managing cognitive impairment in patients with ESKD receiving in-center hemodialysis.
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The Nephrology Nursing Journal is a refereed clinical and scientific resource that provides current information on wide variety of subjects to facilitate the practice of professional nephrology nursing. Its purpose is to disseminate information on the latest advances in research, practice, and education to nephrology nurses to positively influence the quality of care they provide.
The Nephrology Nursing Journal is designed to meet the educational and information needs of nephrology nurses in a variety of roles at all levels of practice. It also serves as a source for nonnephrology nurses. Its content expands the knowledge base for nephrology nurses, stimulates professional growth, guides research-based practice, presents new technological developments, and provides a forum for review of critical issues promoting the advancement of nephrology nursing practice.