Cognitive Impairment, Pain, and Depression in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Nakanishi Miharu, Perry Marieke, Bejjani Rachele, Yamaguchi Satoshi, Usami Satoshi, van der Steen Jenny
Primary Institution: Leiden University Medical Center
Hypothesis
The study explores the reciprocal risk between cognitive impairment, pain, and depressive symptoms in older adults.
Conclusion
Pain reduction may help prevent depressive symptoms and improve the quality of life for older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Pain at 6 months was associated with subsequent depressive symptoms.
- Pain, depressive symptoms, and cognitive impairment were linked to poor quality of life 6 months later.
Takeaway
Older people often feel pain, sadness, and confusion, and this study found that feeling pain can lead to feeling sad later on.
Methodology
The study used longitudinal data and analyzed self-reported measures from older adults over 6 and 12 months.
Participant Demographics
Home-dwelling older adults with or without cognitive impairment.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.024
Statistical Significance
p=0.024
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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