Subjective Memory Complaint in Relation to Cognitive Performance and Depression: A Longitudinal Study of a Rural Chinese Population

Wang, Pei Ning; Wang, Shuu Jiun; Fuh, Jong Ling; Teng, Evelyn L.; Liu, Chia Yih; Lin, Cheng; Shyu, Hann Yeh; Lu, Shiang Ru; Chen, Chao Ching; Liu, Hsiu Chih

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2000.tb02649.x

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“…Wang et al 7 studied the relationship between SMC, depression and cognitive performance in a predominantly illiterate population and demonstrated that even when age, sex and education were controlled, there was a relationship between SMC and worse performance in tests. The authors suggested that SMC do reflect an adequate perception of memory impairment, that is to say, of maintenance of the metamemory in the elderly.…”

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Memory complaints and test performance in healthy elderly persons

Mattos

Lino

Rizo

et al. 2003

Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.

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-In order to compare the use of a structured self-report questionnaire with direct questioning about memory problems, 71 healthy and independent aged individuals (63 women) from the community without risk factors for cognitive deficits were objectively asked about subjective memory complaints (SMC), given the Memory Complaint Questionnaire (MAC-Q) and then submitted to the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT). SMC positively correlated with higher scores on MAC-Q, although a significant percentage of the sample had SMC and lower scores on MAC-Q and also no SMC and higher scores on MAC-Q. Performance on RAVLT was significantly worse (p<0.05) for the group presenting SMC but not for the group with higher scores on the MAC-Q. We conclude that direct questioning maybe more clinically significant than a self report questionnaire, at least for elderly persons from the community without risk factors for cognitive decline or depression.KEY WORDS: memory, cognition, ageing, neuropsychological tests. Queixas de memória de idosos saudáveis e desempenho em testesRESUMO -Objetivando comparar o uso de questionário estruturado autopreenchido com o questionamento direto acerca de problemas de memória, 71 indivíduos idosos saudáveis (63 mulheres) da comunidade sem fatores de risco para déficits cognitivos foram perguntados acerca de queixas subjetivas de memória (SMC), submetidos ao Questionário de Queixas de Memória (MAC-Q) e ao Teste de Aprendizado Auditivo-Verbal de Rey (RAVLT). Embora a presença de SMC tenha se correlacionado com escores mais altos no MAC-Q, uma percentagem significativa da amostra obteve escores baixos apesar da presença de SMC, além da existência de indivíduos sem SMC com escores altos no MAC-Q. O desempenho no RAVLT foi significativamente pior no grupo com SMC (p<0,05) mas não no grupo com escores altos no MAC-Q. Concluimos que o questionamento direto pode ser mais significativo clinicamente que um questionário autopreenchido, ao menos para indivíduos idosos na comunidade sem fatores de risco para déficit cognitivo ou depressão.

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Memory complaints and test performance in healthy elderly persons

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Rizo

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Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.

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“…Age has been considered a predictive variable regarding memory complaints 32,33 . Earlier studies did not, however, use the MAC-Q to assess memory complaints.…”

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Relations between memory complaints, depressive symptoms and cognitive performance among community dwelling elderly

Silva¹,

Lima-Silva²,

Falcão³

et al. 2014

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Relations between memory complaints, depressive symptoms and cognitive performance among community dwelling elderly AbstractBackground: Memory complaints are quite common among the elderly; yet, the clinical relevance of these complaints to diagnose cognitive decline is debatable, since several different factors could be associated with them. Objective: The present paper examined the correlations between memory complaints, depressive symptoms and cognitive performance in a group of 301 elderly individuals who lived in the district of Ermelino Matarazzo, São Paulo, and who participated in the population-based survey entitled Profiles of Frailty in Elderly Brazilians by the FIBRA Network. Methods: Cognitive performance was assessed with the memorization test involving 10 common pictures, the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), the Verbal Fluency (VF) test, and the Clock Drawing Test, which comprise the Brief Cognitive Screening Battery (BCSB). Memory complaints were assessed with the Memory Complaint Questionnaire (MAC-Q), and depressive symptoms with the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Results: Female participants had higher rates of memory complaints when compared to male participants (p = 0.013). Subjects with less years of schooling had more severe memory complaints and poorer cognitive performance than those with more years of schooling (p < 0.003). The presence of depressive symptoms was associated with poorer memory assessment scores (r = 0.39, p < 0.001). Discussion: Memory complaints were correlated with sex, schooling and depressive symptoms among elderly individuals residing in the community. No correlation was found between complaints and cognitive performance.Silva LSV, et al. / Rev Psiq Clín. 2014;41(3):67-71 Keywords: Older adults, elderly, memory, depressive symptoms, memory complaints. ResumoContexto: A queixa de memória é comum entre pessoas idosas, entretanto sua relevância clínica para o diagnóstico de alterações cognitivas é questionável, visto que diversos fatores podem se associar às queixas. Objetivo: O presente estudo avaliou a relação entre queixas de memória, sintomas depressivos e desempenho cognitivo em 301 idosos residentes em Ermelino Matarazzo que participaram da pesquisa de base populacional Perfis de Fragilidade em Idosos Brasileiros da Rede FIBRA. Métodos: O desempenho cognitivo foi avaliado por meio dos testes de memorização de 10 figuras comuns, Miniexame do Estado Mental (MEEM), Fluência Verbal (FV) e Teste do Desenho do Relógio, que compõem a Bateria Breve de Rastreio Cognitivo (BBRC). As queixas de memória foram avaliadas pelo Questionário de Queixas de Memória (MAC-Q) e os sintomas depressivos, pela Escala de Depressão Geriátrica (EDG). Resultados: Participantes do sexo feminino apresentaram maior índice de queixas de memória, comparado aos homens (p = 0,013). Idosos menos escolarizados apresentaram queixas de memória mais intensas e pior desempenho cognitivo, comparados aos de maior escolaridade (p < 0,003). A presença de sintomas depressivos associou-se a pior ava...

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“…Pesquisas longitudinais 15,16 sugerem que as queixas subjetivas de memória entre idosos sem demência não são apenas secundárias à depressão, mas refletem o status cognitivo e expressam, em parte, Endereço para correspondência: Mônica Sanches Yassuda. Gerontologia.…”

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Queixas de memória de idosos e sua relação com escolaridade, desempenho cognitivo e sintomas de depressão e ansiedade

Paulo

Yassuda

2010

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Queixas de memória de idosos e sua relação com escolaridade, desempenho cognitivo e sintomas de depressão e ansiedadeThe relation between memory complaints in the elderly and education, cognitive performance, and symptoms of depression and anxiety Paulo DLV, Yassuda MS / Rev Psiq Clín. 2010;37(1):23-6Palavras-chave: Queixas de memória, envelhecimento, escolaridade, idosos, depressão, ansiedade. AbstractBackground: Older adults with mnemonic deficits may complain about memory more frequently. Memory complaints may be more frequent among older adults with lower education, due to greater vulnerability to cognitive decline. Objectives: To investigate if memory complaints vary as a function of education, and to evaluate if memory complaints are associated with cognitive performance, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Methods: Sixty seven older adults (between 60-75 years) were divided into three groups: 1-4 years of education (n = 23), 4-8 years (n = 20), and 9 or more (n = 24). The protocol included the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Brief Cognitive Battery (BCB) − memorization of 10 pictures, Verbal Fluency Animal Category (VF), Clock Drawing Test (CDT) −, a questionnaire about frequency of forgetting, the Memory Complaint Questionnaire (MAC-Q), the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Results: Significant differences were observed among the three groups for the MMSE, 10-picture recognition, VF, and CDT, and no significant differences were found for frequency of forgetting and MAC-Q. Also, there was no association between complaints and cognitive performance, or complaints and depressive symptoms, however, the correlation between frequency of forgetting and symptoms of anxiety was significant. Discussion: Memory complaints were not associated to education, cognitive performance, or depressive symptoms, yet, they were associated with anxiety symptoms.

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Subjective Memory Complaint in Relation to Cognitive Performance and Depression: A Longitudinal Study of a Rural Chinese Population

Abstract: SMC was associated with poorer objective memory performance even after controlling the effect of depression and demographic data, but SMC did not predict faster cognitive decline or dementia over 3 years.

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Memory complaints and test performance in healthy elderly persons

Memory complaints and test performance in healthy elderly persons

Relations between memory complaints, depressive symptoms and cognitive performance among community dwelling elderly

Queixas de memória de idosos e sua relação com escolaridade, desempenho cognitivo e sintomas de depressão e ansiedade

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