Does Cognitive Impairment Influence Quality of Life Among Nursing Home Residents?

Abstract

Our findings point to QOL domains that show significant variation by CI and thus may be of greatest interest to consumers, providers, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders committed to improving dementia care. Findings are particularly applicable to the development of NH quality indicators that more accurately represent the QOL of NH residents with CI.

Quality of life of people with dementia in nursing homes in Austria: A cross-sectional study

“…[26,41] It is to be noted that such behavior may influence and reduce the QoL-assessment of PwD. [30] The proxy-rated QoL is often negatively influenced by psychiatric symptoms. [42] PwD living in long term care facilities have the risk of social isolation or loneliness.…”

“…[27] There are several international studies on the QoL of PwD which have been conducted in NH's or residential institutions. [8,[28][29][30] In Austria, there is still very little research on the QoL of PwD in long-term care facilities. The aim of the study was to present first data on the QoL of residents in Austrian NH's with mild to severe as well as very severe dementia.…”

Effects of Environmental Stimulation on Recognition of Mealtimes in Patients with Dementia

“…Although effective intervention is limited, at present, on improving cognitive function and performance in daily life in persons with dementia (Rocha et al, 2013), the cognitive function influences the quality of life in facilities (Abrahamson et al, 2012). Further studies regarding environmental settings and cognitive performance in care facilities are needed.…”

Effect of individualized social activities on quality of life among older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment in a geriatric psychiatry facility

“…Unfortunately, cognitive impairment is associated with decreased quality of life in multiple domains, such as privacy, individuality, relationship, and mood (Abrahamson, Clark, Perkins, & Arling, 2012 Folstein, Folstein, & McHugh, 1975) and severe dementia (MMSE scores of 0-3) have reported lower quality of life than individuals with normal cognition (Missotten et al, 2008). This burden is expected to increase substantially because the older adult segment of the U.S. population is the fastest growing demographic (U.S. Census Bureau, 2009) and therefore will place a greater proportion of individuals at risk for developing cognitive impairments.…”