Promoting hydration in patients with dementia in healthcare settings

Nurs Stand. 2006 Jul;20(44):49-52. doi: 10.7748/ns2006.07.20.44.49.c6561.

Abstract

This is the second article in a series of five on dementia. It aims to enhance nurses' understanding of dehydration in patients with dementia. Research shows that dehydration is present in up to one quarter of older patients and patients with dementia are likely to have an even higher risk. Dehydration may be harder to recognise in these patients and strategies to identify and prevent dehydration are outlined.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Agnosia / etiology
  • Aphasia / etiology
  • Chronic Disease
  • Dehydration / diagnosis
  • Dehydration / etiology
  • Dehydration / prevention & control*
  • Dementia / complications*
  • Female
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Health Promotion / methods*
  • Humans
  • Memory Disorders / etiology
  • Needs Assessment
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Rehydration Solutions
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Rehydration Solutions