Nursing Intervention in Mental Health: A Case Study in a Home Setting

Abstract

This case study aims to describe the implementation of the decision-making process in mental health nursing given the care needs identified in a person with Alzheimer’s disease at home. The cognitive assessment, supported by the cognitive decision algorithm, revealed that the patient presented moderate dementia, with visuospatial disorganization, memory changes, orientation, evocation, and constructive abilities. Five sessions of cognitive stimulation were performed to enhance cognitive functions and their maintenance. We concluded that the personalized nursing intervention allowed for stabilizing mental health conditions.

Keywords

• case study
• dementia
• house calls
• mental health nursing