Identifying the Factors Related to Depressive Symptoms Amongst Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Dan Song, Doris S.F. Yu, Polly W.C. Li and Qiuhua Sun
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Dan Song: School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
Doris S.F. Yu: The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Polly W.C. Li: The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Qiuhua Sun: School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China

IJERPH, 2019, vol. 16, issue 18, 1-11

Abstract: High-level depressive symptoms have been reported in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), resulting in increased risk of progression to dementia. However, studies investigating the correlates of depressive symptoms among this population are scarce. This study aimed to investigate the significant socio-demographic, lifestyle-related and disease-related correlates of depressive symptoms among this cohort. Cross-sectional data were obtained from a sample of 154 Chinese community-dwelling older adults with MCI. MCI subjects were screened by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Depressive symptoms were measured by the Geriatric Depression Scale. Possible correlates of depressive symptoms in individuals with MCI were explored by multiple linear regressions. The prevalence of depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults with MCI was 31.8%. In multiple regression analysis, poor perceived positive social interaction, small social network, low level of physical activity, poor functional status, subjective memory complaint, and poor health perception were correlated with depressive symptoms. The findings highlight that depressive symptoms are sufficient to warrant evaluation and management in older adults with MCI. Addressing social isolation, assisting this vulnerable group in functional and physical activities, and cultivating a positive perception towards cognitive and physical health are highly prioritized treatment targets among individuals with MCI.

Keywords: mild cognitive impairment; depressive symptoms; correlates (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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