Table 5 Clinical practice of physician and nurse
Practice | Physicians, n (%) | Nurses, n (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
P1-1 (Physician) Develop a follow-up plan for the patient and inform them and their family of the importance of long-term follow-up. P1-2 (Nurse) Follow up patients and inform them and their families of the importance of long-term follow-up. | 3.42 ± 0.74 | 3.41 ± 0.77 | 0.681 |
P2. Assess risk factors of cognitive impairment for all PD patients. | 3.25 ± 0.80 | 3.22 ± 0.91 | 0.749 |
P3. Educate patients and their families about the importance of rehabilitation training. | 3.49 ± 0.72 | 3.45 ± 0.76 | 0.553 |
P4. Educate patients and families on ways to exercise cognitive function. | 3.33 ± 0.82 | 3.31 ± 0.84 | 0.415 |
P5. Educate patients to take their medications as prescribed by the doctor and advise on dietary precautions. | 3.54 ± 0.64 | 3.60 ± 0.67 | 0.504 |
P6. Apply appropriate scales to assess the patient’s cognitive function. | 3.17 ± 0.87 | 3.08 ± 1.01 | 0.354 |
P7. Be proactive in following research advances related to cognitive impairment in PD. | 3.19 ± 0.88 | 3.03 ± 0.97 | 0.036 |