Symptoms of anxiety and depression predicting fall-related outcomes among older Americans: a longitudinal study

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anxiety and depressive symptoms are associated with fear of falling and fear of falling-related activity restrictions. However, it remains unknown whether anxiety or depressive symptoms alone could predict fear of falling and activity restrictions in older adults. We sought to determine if anxiety and depressive symptoms alone could be an independent predictor of fear of falling and activity restrictions in community-dwelling older adults.

Methods

This longitudinal analysis used waves 5 (time 1, [T1]) and 6 (time 2, [T2], 1 year from T1) data (N = 6376) from the National Health and Aging Trends Study. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale 2 and Patient Health Questionnaire 2 were used to assess anxiety and depressive symptoms, respectively. Interview questions

SUBMITTER: Luo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9472405 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature