ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADL/IADL) ASSISTANCE AND DEPRESSION AMONG COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS IN THE US
2024
ADL/IADL Assistance and Depression in Older Adults
Sample size: 5176
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Gupta Debasree Das, Kelekar Uma
Primary Institution: Utah State University
Hypothesis
The study evaluates the association between ADL/IADL assistance and subsequent depression in older adults.
Conclusion
Older adults who do not receive assistance with instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) are at a significantly higher risk of depression.
Supporting Evidence
- 6.4% of older adults did not get help with ADL.
- 1.9% of older adults did not get help with IADL.
- The adjusted odds of depression were 3.22 times higher for those without IADL assistance.
Takeaway
If older people don't get help with daily tasks, they might feel sadder. Getting help can make a big difference.
Methodology
The study used logistic regression analyses on data from the Health and Retirement Study.
Limitations
The study may not account for all factors influencing depression in older adults.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling Americans age 65 and older.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 2.19, 4.78
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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