Cross-sectional study of prevalence of dementia, behavioural symptoms, mobility, pain and other health parameters in nursing homes in Austria and the Czech Republic: results from the DEMDATA project.
Stefanie R AuerMargit HöflerElisabeth LinsmayerAnna BeránkováDoris PrieschlPaulina RatajczakMichal ŠtefflIva HolmerováPublished in: BMC geriatrics (2018)
Most of the prevalence rates are comparable with previous studies also using direct resident assessment. Variations in prevalence rates seem to result mainly from the assessment technique (direct cognitive testing vs. medical chart review). The high prevalence rates for dementia, behavioural symptoms, pain and malnutrition indicate an immediate call for attention to further research and practice development.
Keyphrases
- risk factors
- healthcare
- chronic pain
- mild cognitive impairment
- quality improvement
- pain management
- neuropathic pain
- public health
- cognitive impairment
- mental health
- working memory
- spinal cord injury
- patient safety
- depressive symptoms
- risk assessment
- climate change
- sleep quality
- spinal cord
- social media
- physical activity