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Agreement on the use of sensory screening techniques by nurses for older adults with cognitive impairment in long-term care: a mixed-methods consensus approach.

Walter WittichJonathan JarryFiona HöblerKatherine S McGilton
Published in: BMJ open (2019)
The final selection of vision screening tests relied on observable visual behaviours, such as visibility of tasks within the central or peripheral visual field, whereas three of the four hearing tests relied on subjective report. Next, feasibility will be tested by nurses using these tools in a long-term care setting with persons with various levels of cognitive impairment.
Keyphrases
  • cognitive impairment
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  • depressive symptoms
  • hearing loss