CHI study: protocol for an observational cohort study on ageing and mental health in community-dwelling older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ageing is associated with a multitude of healthcare issues including dementia, depression, frailty, morbidity associated with chronic disease and high healthcare utilisation. With Singapore's population projected to age significantly over the next two decades, it has become increasingly important to understand the disease burden and etiological process among older adults. The Community Health and Intergenerational study aims to holistically examine ageing in place by investigating the resilience and vulnerability factors of the ageing process in the biological, psychological and social domains within the environment.

Methods and analysis

Using a cohort multiple randomised controlled trial design, comprehensive health profiles of community-dwelling older adults w

SUBMITTER: Lee RZY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7229981 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature