Cognitive impairment and dependency in activities of daily living: a cross-lagged analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigates the bidirectional relationship between cognitive function and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) at varying levels of cognitive impairment. Specifically, it explores how cognitive function affects Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) over time, and how changes in ADL impact cognitive function.

Method

A retrospective analysis of clinical data was conducted using cross-lagged panel models to examine the relationships between cognitive function and ADL. Cognitive function was measured using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, while ADL were assessed via standardized measures of both BADL and IADL at two time points. Participants were grouped according to the severity of their initial cognitive

SUBMITTER: Fu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12719466 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature