An Examination of Cognitive Function Abilties in Bereaved Adults

Lee Ann Johnson; Carlos Melendez; Reagan Burton; Noorjahan Sheikh; Gina Clarkson

doi:10.1177/10499091231204868

An Examination of Cognitive Function Abilties in Bereaved Adults

Lee Ann Johnson
, Carlos Melendez
, Reagan Burton
, Noorjahan Sheikh
, Gina Clarkson

University of Virginia
East Carolina University
Idaho State University

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Abstract

Grieving individuals experience changes in cognitive function. The purpose of this study was to examine factors that are associated with a decline in cognitive function in grieving adults. Questionnaires for sleep, depression, anxiety, self-efficacy to manage emotions, and cognitive function were completed. 69% of the grieving adults (N = 134) reported a decline in cognitive function. Anxiety and self-efficacy to manage emotions were associated cognitive function abilities (RMSE = 6.32, AdjRSQ =.32, AIC = 486.12). Bereavement programs may want to consider adding existing interventions, to improve anxiety and self-efficacy to manage emotions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	324-328
Number of pages	5
Journal	American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Volume	41
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/10499091231204868
State	Published - Mar 2024
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

anxiety
bereavement
cognitive function
depression
sleep

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