Observational evidence of the association between physical and psychological determinants of aging with cognition in older adults.
Sci Rep
; 14(1): 12574, 2024 05 31.
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| ID: mdl-38821915
ABSTRACT
Aging involves physical and cognitive deterioration in older adults. Detecting predictors of dementia early is crucial to identify its onset. This study aimed to associate physical and psychological determinants with cognitive performance in older adults. Observational study with 221 older adults, classified according to cognitive impairment. We evaluated cognitive function by Mini-Mental State Examination. Physical determinants encompassed muscle strength, functional mobility, and cardiorespiratory fitness, while psychological consisted of quality of life and activities of daily living. Multiple linear regression was performed to investigate this relationship. Physical and psychological determinants were significantly linked to cognitive impairment, including lower muscle strength, reduced functional mobility and of cardiorespiratory fitness. The influence of environment, autonomy, and engagement in daily activities on cognitive impairment was also observed. The analysis of physical and psychological determinants could help to aid in distinguishing individuals with cognitive impairment.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Calidad de Vida
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Actividades Cotidianas
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Envejecimiento
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Cognición
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Disfunción Cognitiva
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Sci Rep
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil