Associations between sensory impairment and functional limitations among older Chinese adults: mediating roles of social isolation and cognition.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The high prevalence of sensory impairment and functional limitations in older adults is a significant concern, yet there is limited understanding of the relationship between these two conditions. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the pathways connecting sensory impairment and functional limitations by examining serial multiple mediating effects of social isolation and cognition in older adults.

Methods

Using the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study dataset, a sample of 4871 older adults was selected. The study variables included sensory impairment, functional limitations, social isolation and cognition, and other covariates. A hierarchical multiple linear regression model was used to assess the association between sensory impairme

SUBMITTER: Xin B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11443656 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature