Dynamics, association, and temporal sequence of cognitive function and frailty: a longitudinal study among Chinese community-dwelling older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about the association of longitudinal dynamics between cognitive function and frailty in Chinese older adults. The temporal sequences between cognitive function and frailty remains unclear. Our study investigates this directionality association using longitudinal data.

Methods

Latent growth and multivariate latent growth models were employed to examine dynamics of cognition and frailty and their association among 2824 older adults in China. Cross-lagged panel analyses were used to assess the temporal sequences between frailty and cognition. The relation between cognitive domains and frailty was also examined using aforementioned methods.

Results

Cognitive function was negatively associated with frailty status. Higher initial level of cogniti

SUBMITTER: Cui K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10571451 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature