Prevalence and Recognition of Cognitive Impairment in Hospitalized Patients: a Flash Mob Study

University Medical Center Groningen757 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this multicenter, cross-sectional, observational flash mob study is to investigate the prevalence of cognitive impairment in hospitalized elderly aged 65 years or older, and the recognition of cognitive impairment by healthcare professionals.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

757

Conditions

Cognitive Impairment Dementia Alzheimer Disease Delirium

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Dutch-speaking * Hospitalized * Age ≥ 65 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to perform the Mini-Cog (e.g. due to visual impairment, severe hearing loss, being too ill, or otherwise unable to speak or write) * Patients who require medical isolation * Not willing to participate.

Locations (1)

University Department of Geriatric Medicine

Groningen, Netherlands

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Percentage of hospitalized patients aged 65 years or older with cognitive impairment

Cognitive impairment is measured with the Mini-Cog

Time frame: Baseline

Percentage of hospitalized patients aged 65 years or older with cognitive impairment that has been recognized by nurses, physicians, both their nurse and physician, and either their nurse or physician

Cognitive impairment is measured with the Mini-Cog

Time frame: Baseline

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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