Functional disability mediates the relationship between pain and depression among community-dwelling older adults: Age and sex as moderators

Ji, Lili; Qiao, Xiaoxia; Jin, Yuchen; Si, Huaxin; Liu, Xinyi; Wang, Cuili

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.12.010

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“…The Cronbach’s α coefficient was 0.879, indicating good internal consistency, and the SSRS has previously demonstrated validity and reliability among Chinese older adults. [ 36 ] In this study, the Cronbach’s α of the SSRS was 0.895.…”

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Loneliness and depression among community-dwelling older adults in China during the COVID-19 epidemic: The mediating role of social support

Li,

Zhong,

et al. 2023

Medicine

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The psychological condition of community-dwelling older adults is a global concern under coronavirus disease 2019. Loneliness is the key risk factor for depression among community-dwelling older adults. This study aims to explore the role of social support as a mediating factor in the relationship between depression and loneliness among community-dwelling older adults. We conducted a cross-sectional study in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China, from June to December 2021. The sample consisted of 570 community-dwelling adults aged over 60 years. Data were collected through a general information questionnaire, the Social Support Rating Scale, the University of California at Los Angeles Loneliness Scale, and the Center for Epidemiological Survey, Depression Scale. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences PROCESS macro was used to examine the mediating effect of social support between loneliness and depression. This study found that depression was negatively associated with social support (r = −0.381, P < .001), but it was positively correlated with loneliness (r = 0.403, P < .001); loneliness was a predictor of depression (B = 0.333, P < .001). In addition, social support significantly mediated the relationship between loneliness and depression, with an indirect effect of 0.239 (95% Bootstrap CI −0.264 to −0.510), the overall effect value for depression was 0.572, accounting for 56.3% of the total variance in depression within this model. In conclusion, the findings suggest that social support plays a mediating role between depression and loneliness in older adults. This implies that interventions aimed at reducing loneliness and enhancing social support have the potential to alleviate depressive symptoms among this population. By addressing these factors, healthcare professionals and caregivers can promote the mental well-being of older adults and contribute to improved overall quality of life.

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Loneliness and depression among community-dwelling older adults in China during the COVID-19 epidemic: The mediating role of social support

Li,

Zhong,

et al. 2023

Medicine

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“…Then, physically speaking, reduced autonomy in older adults with DSI can trigger various emotional reactions, including helplessness or worthlessness (Bruce, 2001), which in turn increase the risk of depressive symptoms. Psychologically, a decline in daily activities means individuals' needs are not met in a timely fashion (Yang et al, 2021), resulting in anhedonia and reduced motivation, which are key components of depressive symptoms (Ji et al, 2021).…”

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Longitudinal relationship between sensory impairments and depressive symptoms in older adults: The mediating role of functional limitation

Zhang

Wang

et al. 2022

Depression and Anxiety

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Background The underlying mechanism between sensory impairments (SIs) and depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults is not well understood. This study aims to explore the mediating role of functional limitation on the longitudinal relationship between SIs and depressive symptoms among older adults in China. Methods A total of 4130 older adults who participated in the 3‐year follow‐up China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) were included in the analysis. The hierarchical multiple linear regression model and nonparametric bootstrapping method were employed to explore the relationship between SIs and depressive symptoms, and the mediating role of functional limitation in this link. Results The prevalence of self‐reported hearing impairment (HI) only, vision impairment (VI) only, and dual sensory impairment (DSI) at baseline were 5.7%, 22.2%, and 58.6%, respectively. After adjusting for controlling variables, older adults with DSI had significantly higher levels of depressive symptoms compared with those without SIs at baseline (β = .07, p = .005). The magnitude of mediation effect from DSI to depressive symptoms via functional limitation was a*b = 0.060 (BCa 95% confidence interval: 0.031–0.094). Conclusions Functional limitation partially mediated the relationship between DSI and depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults. Interventions of DSI and functional limitation should be included in depressive symptoms prevention among older adults in China.

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Back pain and heart failure in community-dwelling older adults: Findings from the Health ABC study

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Functional disability mediates the relationship between pain and depression among community-dwelling older adults: Age and sex as moderators

Cited by 12 publications

References 42 publications

Loneliness and depression among community-dwelling older adults in China during the COVID-19 epidemic: The mediating role of social support

Loneliness and depression among community-dwelling older adults in China during the COVID-19 epidemic: The mediating role of social support

Longitudinal relationship between sensory impairments and depressive symptoms in older adults: The mediating role of functional limitation

Back pain and heart failure in community-dwelling older adults: Findings from the Health ABC study

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