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Cognitive Function and the Ability to Operate Long-Term Oxygen Therapy Equipment: An Exploratory Study

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  • Hiroki Annaka

    (Department of Occupational Therapy, National Hospital Organization Nishiniigata Chuo Hospital, Niigata 950-2085, Japan
    Graduate School, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Niigata 950-3198, Japan)

  • Tomonori Nomura

    (Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Niigata 950-3198, Japan)

  • Hiroshi Moriyama

    (Respiratory Center, National Hospital Organization Nishiniigata Chuo Hospital, Niigata 950-2085, Japan)

Abstract

Chronic respiratory disease patients with severe hypoxia receive long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT). The proper operation of LTOT equipment is essential for continuing treatment. This exploratory study investigated the relationship between cognitive impairment as a comorbidity in patients receiving LTOT and their ability to operate the LTOT equipment. The study measured responses to questions based on the ability of participants to operate the equipment and applied the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). The ability of groups with MoCA scores ≤ 25 and >25 to operate LTOT equipment was compared to confirm the correlation between MoCA and ability to operate the equipment. An aggregate of 60 participants receiving LTOT were recruited, of whom 45 (75%) were MoCA score ≤ 25. The group of MoCA score ≤ 25 demonstrated a lower ability to operate LTOT equipment than group of MoCA score > 25 ( p = 0.012). Additionally, a correlation was found between the ability to operate LTOT equipment and MoCA (rs = 0.743, p < 0.001). The results indicated that the group of MoCA score ≤ 25 indicated a lower ability to operate LTOT equipment than that of MoCA score > 25. Cognitive impairment in patients receiving LTOT can affect their ability to operate LTOT equipment.

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  • Hiroki Annaka & Tomonori Nomura & Hiroshi Moriyama, 2022. "Cognitive Function and the Ability to Operate Long-Term Oxygen Therapy Equipment: An Exploratory Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(17), pages 1-9, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:17:p:10708-:d:899739
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    1. Hiroki Annaka & Tomonori Nomura & Hiroshi Moriyama, 2022. "Sedentary Time and Cognitive Impairment in Patients Using Long-Term Oxygen Therapy: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-10, February.
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