Cognitive function among the elderly population in Indonesia

Mula Tarigan; Tommy Syahputra Prayoga Purba; Jenny Marlindawani Purba Evi Indriani Br Karo

Author(s)

Mula Tarigan Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing,Universitas Sumatera Utara,Indonesia

Tommy Syahputra Prayoga Purba Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing,Universitas Sumatera Utara,Indonesia

Jenny Marlindawani Purba Evi Indriani Br Karo Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing,Universitas Sumatera Utara,Indonesia

Abstract

Objective: To identify cognitive impairment among the elderly population in Indonesia. Methodology: This cross-sectional study included 126 old adults using convenience sampling. Cognitive function was measured using the Indonesian MiniMental State Examination (MMSE) version. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential (Chi-square test) statistics. Results: We found that the mean total score of the MMSE test was 24.99±3.53 (range 10-30). Study found that 123 (78.8%) individuals had normal cognitive function, while 33 (21.2%) scored within the cognitive impairment range. Sociodemographic factors that were significantly related to cognitive function were age (p=0.001), education level (p=0.027), and history of disease (p=0.001). Conclusion: Most of the elderly in the local community in this study had a normal cognitive function. Cognitive impairment screening and interventions for managing cognitive impairment in the elderly are recommended.

Publication Details

Page(s) 735-739

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Volume: 50, Issue: 3, Year: 2025

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Keywords

Elderly, Cognitive function, Indonesia.

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