scholarly journals Differences of electroencephalography wave with eyes-closed between older women with dementia and without dementia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisna Anisa Fitriana ◽  
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Andria Pragholapati ◽  
Slamet Rohaedi ◽  
Kusnandar Anggadiredja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Brain Waves ◽  
Theta Waves ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Dementia Patients ◽  
State Examination

Electroencephalograph (EEG) is an alternative tool to detect brain abnormalities, but research on dementia patients is still limited. This study aimed to determine the differences in EEG waves with closed eyes between older women with dementia and non-dementia. This research uses a cross-sectional method. Examination of dementia using MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) with a cut-off value of 23 and examination of brain waves using InteraXon Muse Headband EEG (InteraXon, Canada) for 10 minutes at rest with eyes closed. The study sample consisted of 27 women with dementia and 27 non-dementia women with a mean age of 74.65 years from nursing homes and public health centers in Bandung, Indonesia. Data analysis used independent sample t-test and Mann-Whitney test. The results showed that there were significant differences in Delta AF7 (p = 0.007), Delta TP9 (p = 0.039), Delta TP10 (p = 0.024), and Theta AF7 (p = 0.017). Older women with dementia have lower slow waves (delta and theta waves) than older women without dementia. In conclusion, older women with dementia had decreased EEG waves, including those in Delta AF7, Delta TP9, Delta TP10, and Theta AF7, compared with older women without dementia. Further research can be done with a larger number of respondents and provide stimulation during the EEG examination.

scholarly journals Clinical Spectrum- Cognition, Stages, Functionality among Elderly with Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Niju Niroula
Keyword(s):  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dementia Patients ◽  
Severe Impairment ◽  
Diagnosis Of Dementia ◽  
Functional Autonomy ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Severity Of Dementia ◽  
State Examination

Introduction: Although cognitive and functional impairment are the hallmark features of Dementia but it is often undetected and neglected as a normal part of aging. So we conducted this study on clinical profile of dementia patients. Aims: The aim of this study is to evaluate the Patient’s cognitive impairment, functional capacities, and stages of severity of dementia. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among 50 patients aged 60 years and above, of both sexes with the diagnosis of Dementia, admitted in Medicine ward of Nepalgunj Medical College, Nepalgunj, Nepal. The screening of dementia was done using Mini-Mental State Examination tool and the diagnosis of Dementia was confirmed using the International Classification of Disease-10 Diagnostic Criteria for Research. Cognition, functionality and stages of severity of dementia were assessed using Hierarchic Dementia Scale, Functional Autonomy Measurement System, Functional Assessment Staging Test tools respectively. Results: Among a total of 50 dementia patients, the mean and standard deviation of age was 82.4±6.1 years, majority of cases 60 % were in the age group ≥85 years and most patients were female 56%. The mean Mini-Mental State Examination score was 9.6±3.0, and 50 % had severe impairment of cognition on Hierarchic Dementia Scale. Stage 7 dementia 32 % was most prevalent stage on Functional Assessment Staging and severe deterioration in the functional autonomy was seen in 54% dementia patients (score ≥41 on Functional Autonomy Measurement System). Conclusion: This study concludes that significant number of elderly patients attending tertiary care hospital suffers from dementia with severe impairment in cognition and functionality in various stages of dementia in the elderly patients.

Disposal Practices of Unused Medications Among Patients in Public Health Centers of Dessie Town, Northeast Ethiopia: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-110
Author(s):  
Haile Kassahun ◽  
Dugessa Tesfaye
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia ◽  
Unused Medications ◽  
At Home

Background: Disposal of pharmaceutical waste among patients is a global challenge especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. Improper medication disposal can lead to health problems and environmental contaminations. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess disposal practices of unused medications among patients in public health centers of Dessie town, Northeast Ethiopia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 263 patients in four public health centers of Dessie town, Ethiopia from March to June, 2019. Face-to-face interviews using structured questionnaires were used to collect data from each study subject. Results: The majority of the respondents, 224 (85.17%) had unused medications at their home during the study period. The most commonly reported disposal method in the present study was flushing down into a toilet 66 (25.09%). None of the respondents practiced returning unused medications to Pharmacy. Moreover, 85 (32.31%) of the respondents reported never disposing their medications and believed that it is acceptable to store medications at home for future use. Conclusion: In the present study, there was a high practice of keeping medications at home and most of the disposal practices were not recommended methods. In addition, most of the respondents did not get advice from pharmacists and other health care professionals on how to dispose off unused medications. Hence, there is a need for proper education and guidance of patients regarding disposal practices of unused medications.

scholarly journals Impairments in balance and mobility identify delirium in patients with comorbid dementia

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 749-753 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neus Gual ◽  
Sarah J. Richardson ◽  
Daniel H. J. Davis ◽  
Giuseppe Bellelli ◽  
Wolfgang Hasemann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Function ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Motor Dysfunction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Hierarchical Assessment ◽  
State Examination ◽  
Rehabilitation Hospitals ◽  
Delirium Superimposed On Dementia

ABSTRACTDiagnosing delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) remains challenging because of a lack of specific tools, though motor dysfunction in delirium has been relatively under-explored. This study aimed to use dysfunction in balance and mobility (with the Hierarchical Assessment of Balance And Mobility: HABAM) to identify DSD. This is a cross-sectional multicenter study, recruiting consecutive patients ≥70 years admitted to five acute or rehabilitation hospitals in Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Switzerland. Delirium was diagnosed using DSM-5 criteria; dementia was determined by the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Questionnaire of Cognitive Decline in the Elderly. HABAM score was recorded at admission. Out of 114 patients (mean age ± SD = 82 ± 7; 54% female), dementia alone was present in 24.6% (n = 28), delirium alone in 18.4% (n = 21) and DSD in 27.2% (n = 31). Patients with DSD had a mean HABAM score 7 points greater than those with dementia alone (19.8 ± 8.7 vs 12.5 ± 9.5; p < 0.001); 70% of participants with DSD were correctly identified using the HABAM at a cut off of 22 (sensitivity 61%, specificity 79%, AUC = 0.76). Individuals with delirium have worse motor function than those without delirium, even in the context of comorbid dementia. Measuring motor function using the HABAM in older people at admission may help to diagnose DSD.

scholarly journals Etiological Pattern of Dementia in Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-90
Author(s):  
MRK Khan ◽  
AN Rizvi ◽  
MA Habib ◽  
MK Hasan ◽  
A Mamun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Dementia ◽  
Neurodegenerative Disorder ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chronic Subdural Haematoma ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dementia Patients ◽  
Dsm Iv ◽  
Medical University ◽  
State Examination

Background: Dementia is a chronic & progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting usually older people of more than 65 years in which there are disturbances of multiple higher cortical functions including memory, thinking, orientation & others. Dementia patients are increasing in number as the population of older age group is increasing. All types of dementia are treatable, at least with psychosocial interventions. So, accurate diagnosis and evaluation of etiological pattern is essential. Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out in the Department of Neurology, Bangabandu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2012 to December 2012 on 88 patients with dementia diagnosed on the basis of mini mental state examination and DSM-IV criteria. Results: Vascular dementia was the underlying diagnosis in most of the cases (43.3 %) followed by Alzheimers Disease (20.2%) and Parkinson Disease (9%). Other causes were Mixed Dementia, Intracranial Space Occupying Lesion, Post Encephalitic, Hypoxic Encephalitic, Chronic Subdural Haematoma and Tubercular Meningitis. Conclusion: Vascular dementia is more than Alzheimer’s Dementia in Bangladesh. Multiple vascular risk factors contribute to this. Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2016; Vol. 32 (2): 85-90

scholarly journals Hubungan Lama Hemodialisis dengan Fungsi Kognitif pada Pasien yang Menjalani Hemodialisis Menggunakan Metode Mini Mental State Examination Ditinjau dari Kedokteran dan Islam

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suci Purnama ◽  
Linda Armelia
Keyword(s):  
Mental State ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
State Examination

Hemodialisis merupakan terapi pengganti ginjal pada penyakit ginjal kronik. Terdapat data statistik yang berbeda untuk prevalensi gangguan kognitif di Indonesia pada pasien yang menjalani hemodialisis mulai dari 20% - 47%. Penelitian ini menggunakan analitik korelatif dengan desain cross sectional yang dilakukan pada bulan Agustus 2018 di RS Anna Medika Bekasi dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 102 responden yang diambil dengan cara consecutive sampling. Peneliti melakukan wawancara dengan menggunakan kuisioner Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). Analisis data dengan menggunakan uji spearman. Fungsi kognitif pasien hemodialisis berdasarkan MMSE didapatkan penurunan fungsi kognitif ringan sebanyak 56 (54,9%), penurunan fungsi kognitif sedang sebanyak 13 (12,7%) dan tidak mengalami penurunan fungsi kognitif sebanyak 33 (32,4%). Hubungan antara lama hemodialisis dengan fungsi kognitif didapatkan p=0,002. Terdapat hubungan signifikan antara lama hemodialisis dengan fungsi kognitif pada pasien hemodialisis di RS Anna Medika

scholarly journals Hubungan Usia, Jenis Kelamin dan Status Anemia dengan Fungsi Kognitif pada Lanjut Usia

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-17
Author(s):  
Riza Firdaus
Keyword(s):  
Mental State ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
State Examination

Menurunnya fungsi kognitif sangat mempengaruhi kualitas hidup lanjut usia. Faktor yang mempengaruhi adalah faktor fisiologis, psikologis dan lingkungan. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan usia, jenis kelamin dan status anemia dengan fungsi kognitif pada lanjut usia. Desain penelitian yaitu analitik observasional dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Panti Wredha Wening Wardoyo Semarang. Jumlah sampel yang didapatkan sebanyak 51 orang lanjut usia dengan total sampling. Variabel dependen adalah fungsi kognitif dan variabel independen adalah usia, jenis kelamin dan status anemia. Pemeriksaan fungsi kognitif diukur dengan instrumen Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) dan pemeriksaan status anemia menggunakan haemometer dengan metode Sahli. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah menggunakan uji Chi Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan usia < 75 tahun meningkatkan risiko fungsi kognitif normal (OR = 6,480; 95% CI 1,844- 22,769; p = 0,002), jenis kelamin laki – laki (OR = 2,357; 95% CI 0,688- 8,075; p = 0,167) dan anemia ringan (OR = 2,821; 95% CI 0,831- 9,577; p = 0,091). Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa fungsi kognitif pada lanjut usia dipengaruhi oleh usia, jenis kelamin dan status anemia.

scholarly journals Availability and Utilization of WHO Lifesaving Medicines for Children under Five in Public Health Facilities of the Jimma Zone, South West Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Tidenek Mulugeta Tujo ◽  
Tadesse Gudeta Gurmu
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
The Past ◽  
Jimma Zone ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Medicines For Children

Background. The increased morbidity and mortality rates in children under five in developing countries are mostly attributed to poor availability and failure of prescribing lifesaving medicines. This study was aimed at evaluating the availability and utilization of the WHO-recommended priority lifesaving medicines for children under five in public health facilities. Method. A cross-sectional survey complemented with a qualitative method was conducted in 14 health centers and four hospitals in the Jimma Zone, Ethiopia. In the facilities, we assessed the availability within the last half year and on the day of the visit. Utilization of the medicines was assessed through a review of patient records of the last one year. Twelve in-depth interviews were carried out to collect the qualitative data, and the analysis was executed using thematic analysis. Results. For treatment of pneumonia, amoxicillin dispersible tablets and gentamycin injection were available in 94.4% of the facilities. For treatment of malaria, artemether/lumefantrine was available in 61.1% of the facilities. For pain management, paracetamol tablets were available in 94.4% of the facilities. AZT+3TC+NEV for HIV/AIDS management was available in all facilities. At least one essential medicine was out of stock in the past six months with the average duration of 33.6 days in health centers and 28.25 days in hospitals. Oral rehydration salt and zinc (84.7%) and AZT+3TC+NEV (100%) had better utilization. However, for almost all cases, other nonpriority medicines were highly prescribed. Lack of administrative commitment, supply of near expiry products, complexity of diseases, and lack of customized child formulations were among the challenges of availability and utilization of those medicines. Conclusions. The overall availability of lifesaving medicines on the day of the visit was fairly good but with poor utilization in almost all facilities. Some products were not available for considerable length of time in the past six months.

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