Coping with cognitive decline in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia: a scoping review

Aging & Mental Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 10

Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2025

This scoping review aims to map out the coping strategies among Persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment (PwMCI) and Dementia (PwMD), identifying facilitators barriers use of strategies. We conducted a systematic search peer-reviewed studies in PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO. Under guidance Coping Circumflex Model, we identified then thematic synthesis. Our 17 revealed 13 themes for PwMCI PwMD, categorized into problem-solving, positive emotional, problem avoidance, negative emotional The included utilization reminders, active engagement daily tasks, acceptance, concealing memory problems. encompassed social interactions, assistance from informal care partners, support professionals, influence emotion. practical types context on their development, highlighting need personalized These insights are crucial developing tailored interventions improve quality life PwMD. Future research should focus how PwMD develop effective strategies, considering trajectory cognitive decline.

Язык: Английский

Impact of Ruminative Thinking on Breathlessness Catastrophizing With Elderly COPD Patients: The Mediating Role of Self‐Efficacy

Journal of Clinical Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025

ABSTRACT Background It is extremely significant to explore the relationship between ruminative thinking and breathlessness catastrophizing among elderly COPD patients. However, impact of self‐efficacy on this still unclear. This study attempted mediating role catastrophizing. Design A cross‐sectional was reported following Strengthening Reporting Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines. Methods conducted 10 November 2024 25 January 2025, with 225 Data were collected using valid reliable instruments, including Ruminative Response Scale (RRS), Self‐Efficacy (CSES) Breathlessness Catastrophizing (BCS). Additionally, IBM SPSS v28.0 software used effect. Results The scores for BCS most patients at moderate high levels. Scores RRS CSES significantly correlated BCS. analysis effect demonstrated that has a direct predictive can also predict indirectly through mediation self‐efficacy. accounted 64.4% total Conclusion research revealed played partial Specifically, who trapped more likely experience heightened catastrophizing, but mitigated by their level Implications Profession and/or Patient Care finding underscores psychological burden accompanies physical symptoms demographic. imperative nurses adopt holistic approach management or Public Contribution Voluntary hospitalised pneumology department included study.

Язык: Английский

The Impact of Perceived Community Services for the Elderly on Self-Rated Health: An Analysis Utilizing a Mediated Latent Growth Model

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Год журнала: 2024, Номер Volume 17, С. 4383 - 4396

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024

This study aims to investigate the relationship between older adults' perceived community services for elderly (PCSE), life satisfaction (LS), and self-rated health (SRH).

Язык: Английский