Cent Eur J Nurs Midw 2011, 2(4):312-318

Nonpharmacological approaches to treatment of cognitive functions in clients with dementia

Jan Lužný1,2
1 Mental Hospital Kromeriz
2 Department of Social Medicine and Health Policy, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University in Olomouc

Aim: Aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of non-pharmacological approaches influencing cognitive functions that are used in routine practice in inpatient women psycho-geriatric ward in Mental hospital in Kromeriz. Furthermore the study tried to evaluate satisfaction with these activities in hospitalised clients.

Methods: At the beginning and at the end of hospitalisation was used range of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Clock Drawing Test (CDT) to make an indicative assessment of cognitive functions, and at the end of hospitalization was used a controlled interview.

Results: At the end of hospitalisation there was no significant evidence of improving cognitive functions (short period of research is the most probable reason). Nevertheless, psychotherapeutic activities were evaluated by clients positively.

Conclusion: Nonpharmacological approaches have important position in treatment of dementia, together with pharmacological and support therapy.

Keywords: dementia, pharmacological therapy, nonpharmacological approaches, cognitive functions, psycho-geriatrics, MMSE, Clock Drawing test

Published: September 30, 2011  Show citation

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Lužný J. Nonpharmacological approaches to treatment of cognitive functions in clients with dementia. Ošetřovatelství a porodní asistence. 2011;2(4):312-318.
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