The long-term impact of loneliness and social isolation on depression and anxiety in memory clinic attendees and their care partners: A longitudinal actor-partner interdependence model.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study examined the long-term influence of loneliness and social isolation on mental health outcomes in memory assessment service (MAS) attendees and their care partners, with a focus on interdependence and bidirectionality.

Methods

Longitudinal data from 95 clinic attendees with cognitive impairment, and their care partners (dyads), from four MAS in the North of England were analyzed. We applied the actor-partner interdependence model, seeking associations within the dyad. At baseline and 12-month follow-up, clinic attendees and care partners completed measures of loneliness and social isolation, depression, and anxiety.

Results

Social isolation at baseline was more prevalent in care partners compared to MAS attendees. Social isolation in MAS attende

SUBMITTER: Maharani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9053374 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature