A mixed-methods study on collaborative health governance for older adults with mild cognitive impairment in Hangzhou, China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease, poses a critical public health challenge in aging populations. Current community-based MCI interventions are often fragmented, lacking effective collaboration among families, community workers, and physicians. This study aimed to construct a multi-agent collaborative governance model and propose optimization strategies for community-based MCI management.

Methods

A mixed-methods design was employed in Hangzhou, China. Quantitatively, 373 community-dwelling older adults with MCI completed the Family APGAR Index, Social Isolation Scale, and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the pathways linking social isolation, family support, and c

SUBMITTER: Kong Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12678089 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature