Measurement of cognitive function in chronic heart failure: a feasibility study |
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Authors: | Lisa Bauer PhD ANP-BC Bunny Pozehl PhD ANP-BC ACNP-BC |
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Affiliation: | aUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-3550, USA;bUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68588-0220, USA |
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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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