Browsing by Subjects (CINAHL) "Cognition Disorders"
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Chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment: The breast cancer experience
The aims of this qualitative descriptive study were to describe the experience of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) for women with breast cancer who received chemotherapy; and identify information about CRCI ... -
Cognitive function in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
Background. Recent studies suggest that standard dose chemotherapy (CTX) may cross the blood-brain barrier. However, the evidence for CTX-induced cognitive impairments in breast cancer patients is inconsistent. Purposes. ... -
Depression, cognitive impairment and functional dependence in older adults, users of a geriatric center in Saltillo, Mexico
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Purpose: To determine the prevalence and relationship of depression, cognitive impairment and functional dependence in older adults users of a Geriatric Center in the city of ... -
Developing an explanatory model for cognitive impairment in mild traumatic brain injury
Nearly 2 million mild traumatic brain injuries occur annually and cognitive impairment is strongly associated with poor neurobehavioral performance. Identifying variables that influence the development of cognitive impairment ... -
The experience of cognitive change in women with breast cancer following chemotherapy
Background: Change in cognitive function is one side effect of chemotherapy that has been reported in some breast cancer survivors. Alarming reports indicate that between 16 to 50 percent of women receiving chemotherapy ... -
Feasibility of using quadriceps-strengthening exercise to improve pain and sleep in a severely demented elder with osteoarthritis – a case report
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2002-10-02)Background. Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, which is prevalent among older adults in nursing homes, causes significant pain and suffering, including disturbance of nocturnal sleep. One nonpharmacologic treatment option ... -
NPWH Position Statement: Brain Health is Women's Health
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) supports collaborative action to establish brain health as a crucial aspect of women’s healthcare. A comprehensive approach includes promoting brain ... -
Preoperative cognition screening and postoperative delirium in older surgical patients
(2016-12-21)People 65 years or older are having surgery later in life and are at risk of developing a major postoperative complication, delirium. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment, is a preoperative cognitive screening tool which was ...
