Assessment of Cognitive Impairment and Complaints in Individuals With Colorectal Cancer.

CONCLUSIONS: Individuals with CRC are vulnerable to cognitive problems. In addition, older age, less education, and fatigue can increase risk for worse cognitive performance and self-reported cognition.
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IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Cognitive problems can profoundly affect an individual's ability to function in everyday life and cope with cancer. Nurses should assess for cognitive problems in patients with CRC and intervene to reduce distress.
PMID: 26906128 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Oncology Nursing Forum - February 27, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Visovatti MA, Reuter-Lorenz PA, Chang AE, Northouse L, Cimprich B Tags: Oncol Nurs Forum Source Type: research