Evidence-Based Therapeutic Interventions in Elderly Patients

This nursing assignment presents a comprehensive literature review focused on therapeutic interventions to enhance cognitive health in elderly patients. The report begins with an introduction defining cognitive health and its importance, especially in the context of the aging Australian population, where dementia and Alzheimer's are prevalent. The assignment formulates a PICOT question to guide the research and outlines a search strategy utilizing databases like CINAHL and Medline. Inclusion and exclusion criteria are defined to refine the search, and a flow chart illustrates the search process. The core of the assignment is a detailed data extraction table summarizing key findings from selected research articles. The table includes author, year, country, methodology, participants, and key findings from each study. The assignment then synthesizes these findings to develop therapeutic interventions. The research articles cover a range of interventions, including physical exercise, computerized cognitive training, music therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. The report highlights the effectiveness of these interventions in improving cognitive function and overall well-being in elderly patients. The assignment aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for nursing practice, contributing to improved care for elderly patients with cognitive impairments.