Predictors of Anxiety Symptoms in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
Author Information
Author(s): Hwang Mina, Hwang Yeji
Primary Institution: Seoul National University
Hypothesis
This study aimed to examine predictors of anxiety in older adults with cognitive impairment by their cognitive status.
Conclusion
The study found that pain and depression are related to anxiety in both probable and possible dementia groups, while dependency on activities of daily living and community cohesion are only related to anxiety in the probable dementia group.
Supporting Evidence
- Pain and depression significantly increase the likelihood of anxiety in older adults with cognitive impairment.
- Dependency on activities of daily living is a predictor of anxiety specifically in those with probable dementia.
- Low community cohesion is associated with increased anxiety in older adults with probable dementia.
Takeaway
Older adults with memory problems can feel anxious, especially if they are in pain or feeling sad, and different things can make them anxious depending on how severe their memory problems are.
Methodology
Data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) Round 12 was analyzed using descriptive analyses, chi square tests, and logistic regression analyses.
Participant Demographics
Older adults with probable or possible dementia, categorized into possible (n=508) and probable dementia (n=532) groups.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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