Table 4 Attitude regarding cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease and cognitive rehabilitation
Attitude | Physicians, n (%) | Nurses, n (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
A1. Early diagnosis and intervention of MCI in patients with PD are of clinical importance. | 3.74 ± 0.59 | 3.68 ± 0.61 | 0.192 |
A2. The individualized rehabilitation intervention program for patients with PD needs to be developed based on the patient’s condition. | 3.75 ± 0.52 | 3.64 ± 0.64 | 0.025 |
A3. PD patients should be assessed for cognitive function using applicable neuropsychological assessment scales. | 3.68 ± 0.60 | 3.54 ± 0.71 | 0.041 |
A4. Rehabilitation interventions for cognitive impairment should be provided to PD patients if they subjectively perceive cognitive function decline, even when neuropsychological tests show they have a normal cognitive function. | 3.60 ± 0.68 | 3.47 ± 0.77 | 0.054 |
A5. Long-term management and follow-up are needed for PD patients with cognitive impairment. | 3.79 ± 0.50 | 3.67 ± 0.60 | 0.008 |
A6. Early rehabilitation interventions for PD patients are beneficial in preventing cognitive impairment. | 3.72 ± 0.57 | 3.58 ± 0.69 | 0.021 |
A7. Some physicians lack awareness and attention to cognitive impairment in PD and its rehabilitation interventions. | 3.42 ± 0.72 | 3.07 ± 1.05 | < 0.001 |
A8. Some nurses lack awareness and attention to cognitive impairment in PD and its rehabilitation interventions. | 3.39 ± 0.74 | 3.04 ± 1.05 | 0.001 |