Network analysis of the relationships among activities of daily living disability, cognitive impairment, and depression in Chinese older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the aging population in China continues to grow, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) disability, cognitive impairment, and depression have become prevalent health issues among older adults. These three factors are closely related, but the specific interactions between their symptoms have not been fully explored. This study aims to construct a network model that links ADL, cognitive function, and depression in older adults, and to identify the central and bridging symptoms within this network.

Methods

This study utilized data from 8,762 individuals aged 60 and above from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). The ADL scale, the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD-10) were employ

SUBMITTER: Feng X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12632104 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature