Understanding the Associations between Caregiver Characteristics and Cognitive Function of Adults with Cancer: A Scoping Review

Yang, Yesol; Rushton, Sharron; Park, Hyeyoung K; Son, Heeyeon; Woodward, Amanda; McConnell, Eleanor S.; Hendrix, Cristina C.

doi:10.4103/apjon.apjon_3_20

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“…However, most studies were cross-sectional and found CG mental health as an associated factor rather than an influencing factor. 31 Only a few longitudinal studies used diagnostic approach across time to allow meaningful investigations. For example, using a 6-year prospective cohort study, Tschanz 32 examined caregiver coping strategies and found increasing use of problem-focused coping was associated with less and slower worsening on cognitive function among persons with dementia.…”

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“…Existing literature had focused on the association between CG psychological well‐being and CR cognitive function. However, most studies were cross‐sectional and found CG mental health as an associated factor rather than an influencing factor 31 . Only a few longitudinal studies used diagnostic approach across time to allow meaningful investigations.…”

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Caregivers' depressive symptom trajectories and risk of cognitive impairment among older adults with functional limitations: A prospective cohort study

Lou¹,

Jiang

2022

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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Objectives: Caregiver (CG)'s depression is common and its prevalence is rising. The relationship of CG depression with care recipients (CR)'s subsequent cognitive impairment remains unclear. This study examines the association of CG depressive symptoms trajectories with 6-year cognitive impairment risk among care recipients (CR) who are older adults with functional limitations.Methods: Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data cohorts from 2010 to 2016. The sample included 810 community-dwelling older adults aged ≥75 years, dementia free at baseline, with their primary caregiver dyads. CG's depressive symptoms were measured using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. The main outcomes were incident mild, moderate, and severe cognitive impairment of CRs measured using Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire.Group-based trajectory modeling identified three CG depressive symptom trajectory groups. Competing risks regression analysis modeled the hazards as a function of CG depressive symptom trajectories.Results: Of 810 CRs, 3% developed severe cognitive impairment, 21% had moderate cognitive impairment, and 37% had mild cognitive impairment. Only CG's "Increasing" trajectory group predicted increased risk of CR's mild and moderate cognitive impairment relative to "persistently low" group (subhazard ratio[SHR] = 1.52, 95% confidence interval [CI], p < 0.05; SHR = 1.87, 95% CI, p < 0.05, respectively). Conclusions and Implications:Finding highlight the intricate and non-linear association between CG depressive trajectory and CR cognitive impairment. This evidence can be used to enlighten policymakers and health providers about the need for risk stratification screening for CG mental health and early treatment for CG depression to prevent or delay CR's cognitive impairment.

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Caregivers' depressive symptom trajectories and risk of cognitive impairment among older adults with functional limitations: A prospective cohort study

Lou¹,

Jiang

2022

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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“…Cognitive performance declines with age in adulthood [1][2][3] ; specific areas of decline include concentration, attention and processing speed, visual and verbal memory, language, executive function, and spatial and/or psychomotor ability. 4 Episodic memory and executive function are two major cognitive domains that have been studied extensively. 1 Episodic memory includes individuals' recollections of personal experiences specific to time and place; evidence supports that episodic memory may decline throughout life.…”

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“…Cognitive performance declines with age in adulthood 1–3 ; specific areas of decline include concentration, attention and processing speed, visual and verbal memory, language, executive function, and spatial and/or psychomotor ability 4 . Episodic memory and executive function are two major cognitive domains that have been studied extensively 1 .…”

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Protective roles of meditation practice and self‐esteem on cognitive functions over time: findings from the Midlife in the United States study

Bhattacharyya,

Gupta,

Schwartz

et al. 2023

Psychogeriatrics

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BackgroundCognitive function is an important component of healthy ageing. However, it is unclear whether relaxation/meditation practices provide cognitive benefits, particularly in midlife and early late life. Meditative practices are associated with higher self‐esteem, and self‐esteem serves as a general protective factor for many health outcomes. The current study examines associations between meditation practice, self‐esteem, and change over 10 years in midlife cognitive performance.MethodsData were from waves 2 (2003–2004) and 3 (2013–2014) of the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study. We used structural equation modelling to examine whether persistent meditation practice at both waves or episodic practice at one wave is associated with better cognitive function over 10 years, compared to no meditation practice, while controlling for prior cognitive function and covariates (baseline socio‐demographics, health, and functional status). Additionally, we assessed if self‐esteem mediates the above associations.ResultsWe included 2168 individuals (Mage = 65 ± 11). After controlling for covariates, the findings revealed that persistent meditation practice in both waves was associated with significantly less decline in episodic memory; however, no such effects were found for executive function. Further, although participants' higher self‐esteem was significantly associated with less decline in executive function and episodic memory, it did not mediate the associations between meditation practice and cognitive functions.ConclusionsWhile both persistent meditation practice and self‐esteem have associations with cognitive outcomes for middle‐aged and older adults in MIDUS, self‐esteem as a mediator was not supported. Thus, future investigations should examine mechanisms that underlie these protective factors on cognitive performances across adulthood.

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The Congruence and Interrelationship: A Dyadic Perspective on the Subjective Cognitive Impairment in the Patients with Colorectal Cancer and Their Spousal Caregivers

Wang,

Qiu,

Zhang

et al. 2024

Seminars in Oncology Nursing

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Understanding the Associations between Caregiver Characteristics and Cognitive Function of Adults with Cancer: A Scoping Review

Cited by 9 publications

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Caregivers' depressive symptom trajectories and risk of cognitive impairment among older adults with functional limitations: A prospective cohort study

Caregivers' depressive symptom trajectories and risk of cognitive impairment among older adults with functional limitations: A prospective cohort study

Protective roles of meditation practice and self‐esteem on cognitive functions over time: findings from the Midlife in the United States study

The Congruence and Interrelationship: A Dyadic Perspective on the Subjective Cognitive Impairment in the Patients with Colorectal Cancer and Their Spousal Caregivers

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