A LITERATURE REVIEW: MENTAL HEALTH EFFECTS AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS OF ALCOHOLISM AMONG THE ELDERLY
Muraguri, Marytriza; Mahat, Nirupa (2014)
Centria ammattikorkeakoulu (Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattikorkeakoulu)
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201502112142
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201502112142
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The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of alcoholism on the mental health among the elderly. Different assessment tools were used in this study in order to assess alcoholism in the older adults. The goal of the study was to create awareness among nurses and health professionals about possible mental health effects of alcoholism among the elderly. In addition, the study provided knowledge regarding the assessment tools used in assessing alcoholism among the older adults. Studies on the effects of alcoholism on mental health of the elderly are rare. Previous studies suggest an increase in older adult population and the rate of alcohol consumption among the elderly population.
The research methodology established was based on literature review with content analysis. Data was acquired from different databases such as Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Science Direct, SAGE publications, E-Library and web- based publications.
Depression, dementia, Marchiafava-Bignami Disease, Wernicke- Korsakoff’s Syndrome, Parkinson’s disease and various cognitive impairments were associated with alcoholism among the elderly. The common assessment tools used in assessing alcoholism include the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test, the Cut down Annoyance Guilt and Eye-opener test and the Michigan Alcohol Screening Test- Geriatric version. The results will assist nurses to improve their knowledge on mental effects of alcoholism and the appropriate assessment tools to detect alcoholism among the elderly.
The research methodology established was based on literature review with content analysis. Data was acquired from different databases such as Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Science Direct, SAGE publications, E-Library and web- based publications.
Depression, dementia, Marchiafava-Bignami Disease, Wernicke- Korsakoff’s Syndrome, Parkinson’s disease and various cognitive impairments were associated with alcoholism among the elderly. The common assessment tools used in assessing alcoholism include the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test, the Cut down Annoyance Guilt and Eye-opener test and the Michigan Alcohol Screening Test- Geriatric version. The results will assist nurses to improve their knowledge on mental effects of alcoholism and the appropriate assessment tools to detect alcoholism among the elderly.