Longitudinal associations between subjective cognitive impairment, pain and depressive symptoms in home‐dwelling older adults: Modelling within‐person effects

• DOI: 10.1002/gps.6103
• Publication Date: 2024-05-18T13:32:17Z
• Authors: Miharu Nakanishi; Marieke Perry; Rachele Bejjani; Satoshi Yamaguchi; Satoshi Usami; Jenny T. van der ...
• Keywords: Depression; Longitudinal Study; Association (psychology)

Abstract Objectives Cognitive impairment, pain and depressive symptoms are common interrelated factors in older adults. However, the directionality specificity of their association remains unclarified. This study explored whether these prospectively increase reciprocal risk examined longitudinal between quality life (QoL). Methods used data from The Older Persons Informal Caregivers Survey Minimal Data Set (TOPICS‐MDS; Netherlands). adults self‐reported cognitive pain, QoL at baseline after 6 12 months follow‐up. Random Intercept Cross‐Lagged Panel Model was to assess prospective three factors, while a multilevel linear regression analysis two‐level random intercept model examine associations within‐person level. Results 11,582 home‐dwelling with or without subjective impairment were analysed. At level, associated subsequent ( β = 0.04, p 0.024). reverse depression non‐significant. Pain, showed significant poor later. Conclusions A directional relationship observed symptoms. Pain reduction holds potential benefit prevention symptoms, ultimately optimising