Applied Nursing Research
Volume 24, Issue 4 , Pages 223-228, November 2011

Measurement of cognitive function in chronic heart failure: a feasibility study

  • Lisa Bauer, PhD, ANP-BC

      Affiliations

    • University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-3550, USA
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  • Bunny Pozehl, PhD, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC

      Affiliations

    • University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68588-0220, USA

Received 19 June 2009; received in revised form 15 October 2009; accepted 9 December 2009. published online 11 February 2010.

Abstract 

Assessment of cognition is critical to providing optimal care to individuals with heart failure. Traditional neuropsychological batteries are time consuming. This pilot study obtained feasibility data for a brief neuropsychological battery. Mean administration time was 40 ± 7.5 minutes, averting subject fatigue, and the battery was sensitive to cognitive impairments.

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PII: S0897-1897(09)00129-3

doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2009.12.002

Applied Nursing Research
Volume 24, Issue 4 , Pages 223-228, November 2011

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