A Cross-Sectional Study To Examine Stress Among Elderly Individual With Mild Cognitive Impairment Living In Old Age Homes
Abstract
Background: As the world's population is aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and other cognitive impairments are becoming more prevalent. Stress and coping mechanisms may be impacted by aging and there are chances of risk of behavioural problems in old age.
Study design: A Cross-sectional study
Aim: To examine stress among elderly individual with mild cognitive impairment living in old age homes.
Objective: To evaluate stress among elderly individual with mild cognitive impairment by using Perceived Stress Scale (PSS).
Participants: The participants were recruited based on exclusion and inclusion criteria. A total of 75 participants were included in the study.
Methods: - A cross sectional study design was conducted on 75 participants at Santosh college of Occupational therapy college, Ghaziabad. The Montréal cognitive assessment and perceived stress scale was use to assess the cognition and stress respectively.
Result: The average score of 17.25 acts as the primary indicator, reflecting the typical cognitive performance of the participants. This value is crucial for establishing a foundational understanding of the cognitive health of the group. The standard deviation of 3.68 demonstrates the extent of variability in cognitive scores among the participants, implying that individual scores generally differ from the mean by about 3.68 points. The sample variance of 13.52 further describes this variability, showing how scores are distributed around the mean and providing insight into the cognitive abilities within the sample.
Conclusion: The comparative analysis of cognitive performance and perceived stress among elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment reveals distinct patterns in variability between the two assessments. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores display a relatively homogeneous distribution, suggesting that cognitive decline is a more uniformly experienced phenomenon across the population. In contrast, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) demonstrates a broader spread of scores, indicating that perceived stress is more individually variable and influenced by a complex interplay of psychological, social, and environmental factors.
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