Background: Dementia is a progressive neurodegenerative condition characterized by altering
cognitive processes, behavior, and emotional state. It limits the ability to develop daily life
activities. Aim: This study aimed to assess the relationship between cognition, psychological well
being and life satisfaction among patients with dementia. Research design: Adescriptive
correlational research design was utilized to achieve the aim of the study. Setting: The study was
conducted at gereopsychiatric outpatient clinics at Psychiatric and Mental Health Hospital and
Addiction Treatment at Benha city, Qalubia governorate which is affiliated to General Secretariat of
mental health.Subject: Purposive sample (60) patients with dementia were utilized in this study.
Tools: Four tools were used for data collection: Tool (1): A- structured interviewing questionnaire
sheet included socio- demographic data of studied patients and clinical data of studied patients :
Tool (2):- Mini-Mental state examination scale Tool (3):- Psychological well-being scale. Tool
(4):- The satisfaction with life scale Results: The result of the present study revealed more than half
of the studied patients had mild cognitive impairment. Also the minority of the studied patients had
high level of psychological well-being. Also, the minority of the studied patients had high level of
life satisfaction. Conclusion: There is a highly statistically significant correlation between total
cognitive state, total psychological well-being and total satisfaction with life among patients with
dementia Recommendations: Developing psycho educational and cognitive interventions programs
in all hospitals to improve their cognition, psychological well-being and life satisfaction. |
