PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA IN ORTHOPEDIC PRACTICE
Journal Title: Acta Neuropsychologica - Year 2014, Vol 12, Issue 2
Abstract
It is estimated that almost 500,000 people in Poland are suffering from dementia, the vast majority of whom are elderly. Every year, 23% of persons older than 65 (most are women) experience a fall, which, in turn, very frequently results in a fracture. Extending average life expectancy has led to an increase in the number of elderly persons in our society, which inevitably leads to an increase in the potential number of orthopedic injuries. It is essential, then, to develop standards for work with dementia patients who have suffered such an injury. The goal of this article is to present two cases, showing the particular measures that need to be taken in orthopedic practice when dealing with such patients.We examined cognitive and executive functions using the Mini-Mental State Examination, the Clock Drawing Test, the Knowledge, Dictionary, and Digit Repetition tests from the WAIS-R, the Łucki Verbal Fluency Test, and the FAB Test. It is essential to adjust the orthopedic approach to persons suffering from dementia, taking under consideration all the aspects of the diagnostic-therapeutic process. Only a comprehensive approach will make it possible to achieve the best treatment outcomes, enabling the patient to return to comparatively good functioning in everyday life.
Authors and Affiliations
Ilona Bidzan, Marcin Nowak, Paweł Cieśla
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