Cognitive function in community-dwelling older people in central Taiwan
Background: With the increasing aging population, cognitive impairment in older individuals has become a social concern, making it a common health issue. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the cognitive function of community-dwelling older individuals and subsequently explore the contributi...
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| author | Hui-Chu Chuang Shang-Chien Huang Yu-Jung Chang Po-Chun Hsieh Yi-Wen Chiu |
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| description | Background: With the increasing aging population, cognitive impairment in older individuals has become a social concern, making it a common health issue. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the cognitive function of community-dwelling older individuals and subsequently explore the contributing factors. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, including 150 individuals aged 65 years and older. The cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) and CogMate™. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyzes were performed using SPSS 24.0. Results: Most participants were female, accounting for 80%. The average age of the participants was 74.90 ± 6.60 years. Furthermore, 70% of the participants had an educational level of elementary school or below. Among the participants, 62% and 66.7% exhibited cognitive impairment based on the MMSE and CogMate™ assessments, respectively. Age, educational level, marital status, and health condition were common factors influencing the MMSE and CogMate™ scores. Conclusion: The prevalence of cognitive impairment is high among community-dwelling older individuals. The results of the MMSE and CogMate™ assessments were comparable. The cognitive function of community-dwelling older individuals should be regularly assessed to facilitate early detection and provide suitable medical care intervention and supportive counseling, thereby enhancing their quality of life. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-50232d3aaa584a0f8ae7b6cd442f2c482025-08-20T01:49:50ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsTungs’ Medical Journal2071-35922949-97202024-12-0118210210810.4103/ETMJ.ETMJ-D-24-00023Cognitive function in community-dwelling older people in central TaiwanHui-Chu ChuangShang-Chien HuangYu-Jung ChangPo-Chun HsiehYi-Wen ChiuBackground: With the increasing aging population, cognitive impairment in older individuals has become a social concern, making it a common health issue. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the cognitive function of community-dwelling older individuals and subsequently explore the contributing factors. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, including 150 individuals aged 65 years and older. The cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) and CogMate™. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyzes were performed using SPSS 24.0. Results: Most participants were female, accounting for 80%. The average age of the participants was 74.90 ± 6.60 years. Furthermore, 70% of the participants had an educational level of elementary school or below. Among the participants, 62% and 66.7% exhibited cognitive impairment based on the MMSE and CogMate™ assessments, respectively. Age, educational level, marital status, and health condition were common factors influencing the MMSE and CogMate™ scores. Conclusion: The prevalence of cognitive impairment is high among community-dwelling older individuals. The results of the MMSE and CogMate™ assessments were comparable. The cognitive function of community-dwelling older individuals should be regularly assessed to facilitate early detection and provide suitable medical care intervention and supportive counseling, thereby enhancing their quality of life.https://doi.org/10.4103/ETMJ.ETMJ-D-24-00023cognitive functionfactorsolder people |
| spellingShingle | Hui-Chu Chuang Shang-Chien Huang Yu-Jung Chang Po-Chun Hsieh Yi-Wen Chiu Cognitive function in community-dwelling older people in central Taiwan Tungs’ Medical Journal cognitive function factors older people |
| title | Cognitive function in community-dwelling older people in central Taiwan |
| title_full | Cognitive function in community-dwelling older people in central Taiwan |
| title_fullStr | Cognitive function in community-dwelling older people in central Taiwan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cognitive function in community-dwelling older people in central Taiwan |
| title_short | Cognitive function in community-dwelling older people in central Taiwan |
| title_sort | cognitive function in community dwelling older people in central taiwan |
| topic | cognitive function factors older people |
| url | https://doi.org/10.4103/ETMJ.ETMJ-D-24-00023 |
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