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Lv Z, Deng C. NSAID medication mediates the causal effect of genetically predicted major depressive disorder on falls: Evidence from a Mendelian randomization study. J Affect Disord 2024; 361:217-223. [PMID: 38876314 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Increasing evidence supports that depression including major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with an increased risk of falls. However, some studies suggest no association between MDD and falls. Therefore, the specific causal relationship whereby MDD affects the risk of falls remains elusive, and the potential mediators are unclear. METHODS Summary-level data for MDD and falls were collected from the Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) in this study. Mendelian randomization (MR) and multivariable MR (MVMR) analyses were performed to evaluate the causal associations between MDD and falls. A Two-step MR analysis was employed to analyze the mediating effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on the causal association between MDD and the risk of falls. RESULTS Using the inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method, genetically predicted MDD was associated with an increased risk of falls (β = 0.15, SE = 0.034; P = 1.61E-5). MVMR and two-step MR analyses demonstrated that MDD was a causal determinant of increased falls independent of body mass index (BMI), smoking initiation, and alcohol consumption and that this causal relationship was mediated by NSAID medication. LIMITATIONS Extracted GWAS summary statistics are from European ancestry. Stratified analyses by sex and age were not included in our study. Therefore, it is unclear whether the results are the same for other ethnic groups, genders, and ages. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate that MDD is independently associated with an increased risk of falls, in which NSAIDs mediate the association. This study suggests that avoiding the use of NSAIDs may reduce the risk of falls in patients diagnosed with MDD.
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- Zhengtao Lv
- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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Nie XY, Dong XX, Lu H, Li DL, Zhao CH, Huang Y, Pan CW. Multimorbidity patterns and the risk of falls among older adults: a community-based study in China. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:660. [PMID: 39112944 PMCID: PMC11304791 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-05245-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to the high prevalence of multimorbidity and realistic health service demands for fall prevention, there is growing interest in the association between multimorbidity and falls. Our study aimed to identify multimorbidity patterns among Chinese older adults and explore the association between multimorbidity patterns and falls. METHODS Data from 4,579 Chinese community-dwelling older adults was included in this analysis. Information regarding falls and 10 chronic conditions was collected. An exploratory factor analysis was performed to determine multimorbidity patterns. Regression models were fitted to explore the associations of individual chronic disease or multimorbidity patterns with falls. RESULTS Among 4,579 participants, 368 (8.0%) were defined as fallers, including 92 (2.0%) frequent fallers, and multimorbidity affected 2,503 (54.7%) participants. Older adults with multimorbidity were more likely to be fallers [odds ratio (OR) = 1.3, P = 0.02] and frequent fallers (OR = 1.7, P = 0.04). Three multimorbidity patterns were identified (i.e., cardiovascular-metabolic diseases, psycho-cognitive diseases and organic diseases), and the associations between psycho-cognitive diseases/organic diseases and prevalent falls or frequent falls were found to be significant. CONCLUSIONS The psycho-cognitive disease pattern and organic disease pattern are significantly associated with falls. Therefore, more attention should be paid to patients with psycho-cognitive diseases and timely, targeted diagnostic and treatment services should be provided in fall prevention.
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- Xin-Yi Nie
- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Medical Big Data Center, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China.
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- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
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Nazari T, Moodi M, Fakhrzadeh H, Khodabakhshi H, Khorashadizadeh M, Arzaghi SM, Shoaee S, Varmaghani M, Ejtahed HS, Sharifi F. The association of depressive symptoms with handgrip strength and gait speed in community-dwelling older adults: data from the baseline phase of Birjand Longitudinal Aging Study. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:393. [PMID: 38702602 PMCID: PMC11069203 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04944-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Depression is a multifaceted condition with a high prevalence and burden to society. Handgrip strength (HGS) and gait speed (GS) are indices of physical health, which is linked to mental health. Previous studies have shown heterogeneity among countries in the association of physical parameters and depression. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association of HGS and GS with depressive symptoms in older adults. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study analyzing data from the Birjand Longitudinal Aging Study, a cohort of community-dwelling older adults (≥ 60 years old). Depressive symptoms were assessed by the nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire. HGS was measured with a hand dynamometer in a sitting position, and GS was estimated by a 15-foot walk test at usual pace. RESULTS Compared to participants in the first quartile, those in the second quartile of HGS had significantly lower odds of suffering from depressive symptoms, while GS was not significantly associated with depressive symptoms. A higher HGS was associated with a lower risk of moderate depressive symptoms, while a higher GS was related to a lower risk of moderately severe and severe symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that older people residing in Birjand, Iran with a moderate HGS are less likely to suffer from depressive symptoms than those with lower HGS.
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- Tina Nazari
- Department of Medical Geriatrics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
- School of Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Elderly Health Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Elderly Health Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Elderly Health Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Obesity and Eating Habits Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Elderly Health Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Zhang H, Xu C, Yuan C, Shi B, Zhu W, Wang H, Fu F, Tang D, Wang Y. Causal associations between genetically determined common psychiatric disorders and the risk of falls: evidence from Mendelian randomization. Eur J Med Res 2023; 28:578. [PMID: 38071363 PMCID: PMC10709873 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-023-01502-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The causal associations between psychiatric disorders and falls risk remains uncertain. Consequently, this study aimed to explore the causal relationship between genetically determined three common psychiatric disorders and the risk of falls based on Mendelian randomization (MR). METHODS The genome-wide association study (GWAS) data for schizophrenia (SCZ) (N = 320,404), major depressive disorder (MDD) (N = 480,359), and Alzheimer's disease (AD) (N = 63,926) were obtained as exposures. The GWAS data for falls risk (N = 451,179) was obtained as outcome. Univariate Mendelian randomization (UVMR) was used to evaluate the direct causal relationship between SCZ, MDD, AD, and risk of falls. Inverse variance weighting (IVW) was used as the primary analysis method. Sensitivity analysis was performed to assess the validity of the casualty. Multivariate Mendelian randomization (MVMR) analysis was conducted after adjusting body mass index and smoking initiation. Mediating MR was conducted to calculate the mediating effects of potential intermediaries. RESULTS UVMR analysis showed that SCZ (OR 1.02, 95% CI 1.01-1.04, p = 8.03E-03) and MDD (OR 1.15, 95% CI 1.08-1.22, p = 1.38E-05) were positively associated with the risk of falls. Sensitivity analysis results were reliable and robust. MVMR results indicated that the relationship between MDD and SCZ and falls risk remained significant. Mediating MR results demonstrated that smoking initiation mediated partial causal effect of SCZ (0.65%, P = 0.03) and MDD (14.82%, P = 2.02E-03) on risk of falls. CONCLUSIONS This study provides genetic evidence for a causal relationship of individuals with SCZ and MDD on an increased risk of falls. Healthcare providers should be aware of the risk of falls in MDD and SCZ patients and develop strategies accordingly.
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- Haitao Zhang
- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wan-Ping South Road 725#, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Spine Institute, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Ningxia Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Medicine Research Institute, Ningxia, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wan-Ping South Road 725#, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Spine Institute, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wan-Ping South Road 725#, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Spine Institute, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wan-Ping South Road 725#, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Spine Institute, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wan-Ping South Road 725#, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Spine Institute, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wan-Ping South Road 725#, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China.
- Spine Institute, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Key Laboratory of Theory and Therapy of Muscles and Bones, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China.
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wan-Ping South Road 725#, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China.
- Spine Institute, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Key Laboratory of Theory and Therapy of Muscles and Bones, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China.
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Feng Z, Chen Q, Li Y, Xue Z, Hao X. The association between falls and depressive symptoms among older adults: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1248551. [PMID: 38026352 PMCID: PMC10643149 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1248551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Falls place a heavy burden on older adults and families, and there was little research on the relationship between falls and depressive symptoms among older adults in China. This study is designed to examine the association between falls and depressive symptoms in Chinese older adults. Methods This study was based on 9,539 data sets from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) in 2018. The 10-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale (CESD-10) was used to access depressive symptoms in older adults. A logistic regression model was used to calculate multivariate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for falls and depressive symptoms, adjusted for possible confounders. The Classification and regression tree (CART) demonstrates the prediction of the target variable values based on other variables. Results In this study, 9,539 older people were selected: 60-69 years old accounted for 63.0%, 70-79 years old accounted for 29.7%, and 80 years old and above accounted for 7.3%. Male accounted for 49.7% and female for 50.3%. The rate of falls among older adults was 21.4%, and the rate of depressive symptoms was 33.9%. Adjusted ORs (OR = 1.37, 95% CI: 1.23, 1.53) showed a significant association between falls and depressive symptoms among older adults. Subgroup analysis revealed that this association was statistically significant across male (OR = 1.29, 95% CI: 1.23, 1.53) and female (OR = 1.42, 95% CI: 1.23, 1.64), 60-69 aged (OR = 1.38, 95% CI: 1.19, 1.60) and 70-79 aged (OR =1.42, 95% CI: 1.16, 1.74), rural (OR = 1.42, 95% CI: 1.25, 1.61), <15,000 CNY (OR = 1.35, 95% CI: 1.19, 1.54) and more than 25,000 CNY (OR = 1.42, 95% CI: 1.09, 1.85). Additionally, The CART model showed that the probability (73.0%) of falls was highest among older adults with depressive symptoms who self-rated poor health and female gender. Conclusions This cross-sectional study demonstrated a significant association between falls and depressive symptoms in Chinese older adults. The findings provide some evidence and support for risk monitoring, screening for depressive symptoms, and early prevention in the high-risk older population.
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- Zhiqiang Feng
- School of Economics, Peking University, Beijing, China
- China National Health Development Research Center, Beijing, China
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- China National Health Development Research Center, Beijing, China
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- China National Health Development Research Center, Beijing, China
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- China National Health Development Research Center, Beijing, China
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- China National Health Development Research Center, Beijing, China
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Shiba T, Sato R, Sawaya Y, Hirose T, Ishizaka M, Kubo A, Urano T. Sarcopenia with Depression Presents a More Severe Disability Than Only Sarcopenia among Japanese Older Adults in Need of Long-Term Care. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1095. [PMID: 37374299 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59061095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Background and objectives: The combination of depression and sarcopenia, a condition prevalent worldwide, may cause dis-tinct problems that should not be underestimated. However, to the best of our knowledge, no reports have investigated the combined effects of depression and sarcopenia. In this study, we compared physical function, nutritional status, and daily functioning among older adults with only depression (OD), those with only sarcopenia (OS), and those with sarcopenia with depression (SD) to examine the effects of the combination of depression and sarcopenia. Materials and Methods: The participants were 186 communi-ty-dwelling older individuals who required support or care. The participants were classified into four groups based on the presence or absence of sarcopenia and depression: Control, OD, OS, and SD. The following parameters were evaluated in the four groups: grip strength, walking speed, skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form (MNA-sf), and long-term care certification level. In addition, univariate and multivariate analyses of the survey results were performed to identify risk factors leading from OS to SD. Results: We found that 31.2% of older participants who needed support or nursing care had SD, which had more pronounced adverse effects on grip strength, walking speed, SMI, MNA-sf, and level of nursing care than OD or OS. Furthermore, multivariate analysis of SD vs. OS showed that decreased grip strength and worsening MNA-sf were independent risk factors. Conclusions: SD is common among older individuals living in the community. Patients with SD require support and care, and the condition has a greater impact on physical function, nutritional status, and decline in life function compared to OD and OS. Therefore, it is desirable to elucidate the process leading to SD and investigate the risk factors and prognosis. It is expected that sarcopenia with depression will be investigated worldwide in the future.
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- Takahiro Shiba
- Nishinasuno General Home Care Center, Department of Day Rehabilitation, Care Facility for the Elderly "Maronie-en," 533-11 Iguchi, Nasushiobara 329-2763, Tochigi, Japan
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- Nishinasuno General Home Care Center, Department of Day Rehabilitation, Care Facility for the Elderly "Maronie-en," 533-11 Iguchi, Nasushiobara 329-2763, Tochigi, Japan
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- Nishinasuno General Home Care Center, Department of Day Rehabilitation, Care Facility for the Elderly "Maronie-en," 533-11 Iguchi, Nasushiobara 329-2763, Tochigi, Japan
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara 324-8501, Tochigi, Japan
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- Nishinasuno General Home Care Center, Department of Day Rehabilitation, Care Facility for the Elderly "Maronie-en," 533-11 Iguchi, Nasushiobara 329-2763, Tochigi, Japan
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara 324-8501, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara 324-8501, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara 324-8501, Tochigi, Japan
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- Nishinasuno General Home Care Center, Department of Day Rehabilitation, Care Facility for the Elderly "Maronie-en," 533-11 Iguchi, Nasushiobara 329-2763, Tochigi, Japan
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, 4-3 Kozunomori, Narita 286-8686, Chiba, Japan
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Nie Z, Tracy EL, Du Y, Yang R. Depressive symptoms and falls among Chinese older adults: A bidirectional relationship. Geriatr Nurs 2023; 50:138-142. [PMID: 36780711 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Falls and depressive symptoms are prevalent and costly. Although they are frequently interrelated, the nature of interrelationships between them was not well understood. Therefore, using longitudinal data, we aimed to explore whether there is a longitudinal bidirectional relationship between falls and depressive symptoms among older Chinese and whether this is different for men and women. METHODS Older adults aged 60 years+ who completed all 2011, 2013, 2015 waves of data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study on falls and depressive symptoms were included (N=2,203). Random intercept multilevel models were used to analyze data. RESULTS Significant bidirectional associations at between-person (b=0.09, SE=0.01, p<0.001) and within-person levels (b=0.05, SE=0.02, p=0.005) were observed between depressive symptoms and falls. When participants reported falls, they reported higher levels of depressive symptoms. However, no gender differs in these relationships. CONCLUSIONS Regardless of gender, there are significant bidirectional associations between falls and depressive symptoms.
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- Zuoting Nie
- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
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- School of Nursing, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States.
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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Pengpid S, Peltzer K. Tridirectional association between probable depression, fear of falling and falls among middle-aged and older adults in Thailand. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2023; 109:104955. [PMID: 36758485 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.104955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Depression is a major issue in the aging population, which may be related to fear of falling (FOF) and falls contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. The aim of the study was to assess the tridirectional associations between probable depression (PD), FOF and falls in a longitudinal study in Thailand. METHODS Longitudinal data of participants (≥45 years; N = 3708) from two consecutive waves (in 2015 and 2017) of the Health, Aging and Retirement in Thailand (HART) study were analysed. PD was assessed with the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, self-reported FOF and history of falls. RESULTS Having no PD in 2015 and PD in 2017 (aOR: 2.35, 95% CI: 1.67 to 3.30), and having both PD in 2015 and 2017 (aOR: 3.46, 95% CI: 1.92 to 6.23) were positively associated with incident FOF with activity avoidance, and no FOF in 2015 and FOF in 2017 (aOR: 2.29, 95% CI: 1.77 to 2.95), and both FOF in 2015 and 2017 (aOR: 2.38, 95% CI: 1.69 to 3.36) were positively associated with incident PD. Two or more falls in 2015 (aOR: 2.03, 95% CI: 1.29 to 3.19) was positively associated with incident PD, and both PD in 2015 and 2017 (aOR: 3.10, 95% CI: 1.40 to 6.48) were positively associated with incident multiple (≥2) falls. CONCLUSIONS We found tridirectional associations between PD, FOF and falls. It is suggested to screen and manage older adults for PD, FOF and fall history simultaneously.
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- Supa Pengpid
- Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; Department of Public Health, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa; Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; Department of Psychology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa; Department of Psychology, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Lohman MC, Fallahi A, Mishio Bawa E, Wei J, Merchant AT. Social Mediators of the Association Between Depression and Falls Among Older Adults. J Aging Health 2023:8982643231152276. [PMID: 36633960 DOI: 10.1177/08982643231152276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the role of social factors in the association between depression and falls among older adults. METHODS The sample included data from 3443 older adults from three waves of the Health and Retirement Study (2010-2014). A Lifestyle Questionnaire was used to measure social engagement, social network contact, and neighborhood social context. Mediating effects of social factors were estimated through causal mediation analysis. Results: Poorer social engagement and network contact were associated with greater likelihood of falls, while poorer neighborhood context was associated with greater likelihood of fall injuries. Social engagement mediated a significant portion of the effect of depression on falls (OR: 1.03, 95% CI: 1.00, 1.06), and neighborhood context mediated a portion of the effect of depression on fall injuries (OR: 1.03, 95% CI: 1.00, 1.07). Discussion: The direct and indirect impacts of social factors suggest that considering them may help improve existing fall prevention approaches.
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- Matthew C Lohman
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2629University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2629University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2629University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2629University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2629University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC, USA
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Ulugerger Avci G, Suzan V, Bektan Kanat B, Unal D, Emiroglu Gedik T, Doventas A, Suna Erdincler D, Yavuzer H. Depressive symptoms are associated with sarcopenia and malnutrition in older adults. Psychogeriatrics 2023; 23:63-70. [PMID: 36307099 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Depression is one of the most common mental disorders among older adults and depressive symptoms are strongly associated with adverse health outcomes. We aim to examine whether depressive symptoms are associated with sarcopenia and malnutrition in older adults. METHODS We reviewed hospital records of 447 patients (≥65 years) who were admitted to the outpatient clinics, retrospectively. In addition to demographic characteristics, all participants were measured for usual gait speed (UGS), handgrip strength (HGS) and skeletal muscle mass (SMMI) by using bioelectrical impedance analysis. The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) was used to assess depressive symptoms. Nutritional status was screened by a mini-nutritional assessment (MNA). Cognitive function was assessed from the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). RESULTS Of the 215 participants who remained after performing exclusion criteria (a clinical diagnosis of dementia (n 63), stroke (n 61), Parkinson's disease or other neurodegenerative disease (n 30), previous depression diagnosis or antidepressant medication use (n 144)), the mean age was 78 ± 8.3, the majority were female (n 133) and almost half had depressive symptoms (49.3%). Thirty-six percent had malnutrition, and 23 % had sarcopenia. The participants with depressive symptoms had lower MMSE scores (P < 0.001) and correlated with muscle mass (P < 0.001, r = -0.382), muscle strength (P < 0.001, r = -0.288), and MNA (P < 0.001, r = 0.355). Multivariate logistic regression showed that depressive symptoms were independently associated with low muscle strength (HGS: odds ratio (OR) 0.913, 95% CI: 0.866-0.962, P = 0.001), low muscle mass (SMMI: OR, 0.644, 95% CI: 0.509-0.814, P < 0.001), sarcopenia (OR, 2.536, 95% CI: 1.256-5.117, P = 0.009) and malnutrition (OR, 2.667, 95% CI: 1.467-4.850, P = 0.001). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that depressive symptoms were independently associated with sarcopenia and malnutrition in older adults. Depressive disorders may lead to impaired cognitive dysfunction. Older adults at increased risk of sarcopenia and malnutrition should be screened for depression earlier.
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- Gulru Ulugerger Avci
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Bu H, Lu S, Wang L, Jiang D, Tian Z, Ding Y, Zhuang Q. Depressive symptoms increase the risk of falls and injurious falls in Chinese adults aged ≥ 45 years: A 3-year cohort study. Front Public Health 2022; 10:964408. [PMID: 36311574 PMCID: PMC9606331 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.964408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background Falls and depressive symptoms are both public health concerns in China, but the effects of depressive symptoms on falls and injurious falls have not been thoroughly investigated. Methods This population-based prospective cohort study used data derived from adults aged ≥45 years acquired from the 2015 and 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. Data were analyzed from August 2021 to December 2021. Self-reported depressive symptoms were determined using a 10-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale (CESD-10) with a total score range of 0-30. Item responses of 3-4 or 5-7 days were deemed indicative of specific depressive symptoms. The outcome variables were self-reported accidental falls and injurious falls. Results Of the 12,392 participants included in the study, 3,671 (29.6%) had high baseline depressive symptoms (CESD-10 scores ≥ 10), 1,892 (15.3%) experienced falls, and 805 (6.5%) experienced injurious falls during 2015-2018 follow-up. High depressive symptoms increased the risk of falls [odds ratio (OR) 1.34, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.19-1.50] and injurious falls (OR 1.28, 95% CI 1.09-1.51) in a multivariable logistic regression model adjusted for major demographic, health-related, and anthropometric covariates. All of the 10 specific depressive symptoms except "felt hopeless" were associated with falls, and four specific symptoms significantly increased the risk of injurious falls; "had trouble concentrating" (OR 1.32, 95% CI 1.13-1.55); "felt depressed" (OR 1.32, 95% CI 1.12-1.55); "everything was an effort" (OR 1.23, 95% CI 1.04-1.45); and "restless sleep" (OR 1.18, 95% CI 1.02-1.40). Conclusion High depressive symptoms are significantly related to risk of falls and injurious falls. Four specific symptoms (had trouble concentrating, felt depressed, everything was an effort, and restless sleep) increase the risk of injurious falls in Chinese adults aged ≥ 45 years.
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- Hanli Bu
- Department of General Practice, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China,*Correspondence: Suqing Lu
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- Department of General Practice, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of General Practice, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of General Practice, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of General Practice, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of General Practice, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China,Qin Zhuang
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Stuart AL, Pasco JA, Berk M, Quirk SE, Koivumaa-Honkanen H, Honkanen R, Mohebbi M, Williams LJ. Falls in community-dwelling women with bipolar disorder: a case-control study. BMC Psychiatry 2022; 22:620. [PMID: 36127652 PMCID: PMC9487100 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-04258-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Falls are a common occurrence in psychiatric hospital settings, however population-based research among individuals with psychiatric disorders, in particular bipolar disorder (BD) is scant. Thus, we aimed to investigate falls risk in community-dwelling women diagnosed with BD. METHODS Women with BD (cases, n = 119) were recruited from health care settings located in southeast Victoria, Australia. Age-matched controls (n = 357, ratio 3:1) without BD were participants in the Geelong Osteoporosis Study drawn from the same geographical region. Lifetime history of BD was identified by semi-structured clinical interview (SCID-IV/NP). Previous 12-month falls data were obtained via questionnaire. Information on mobility, alcohol use, general health, medication use, blood pressure, body mass index, socioeconomic status and use of a walking aid was collected. Generalised Estimating Equations, binary and ordinal logistic regression were used to determine the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for falls following adjustment for confounders. RESULTS During the 12-month period, 34 (28.6%, median age 48.4 yr) cases and 70 (19.6%, median age 49.1 yr) controls reported one fall; 22 (18.5%) cases and 18 (5.0%) controls reported ≥ two falls (p < 0.001). Cases had 2.5-fold increased odds of at least one fall and 2.9-fold increased likelihood of increasing falls categories (0 vs. 1 vs. 2 +), compared to controls [adjOR 2.5, 95%CI (1.8, 3.4), adjOR OR 2.9, 95%CI (2.0, 4.1)]. CONCLUSION Risk of falls was greater among women with BD. Balance training could be a research and clinical focus for falls prevention programs among women with bipolar disorder to prevent the detrimental outcomes associated with falling.
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- Amanda L. Stuart
- grid.414257.10000 0004 0540 0062School of Medicine, IMPACT the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Deakin University, Barwon Health, PO Box 281, Geelong, 3220 Australia
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- grid.414257.10000 0004 0540 0062School of Medicine, IMPACT the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Deakin University, Barwon Health, PO Box 281, Geelong, 3220 Australia ,grid.414257.10000 0004 0540 0062Barwon Health University Hospital, Geelong, Australia ,grid.1008.90000 0001 2179 088XDepartment of Medicine-Western Health, The University of Melbourne, St Albans, Australia ,grid.1002.30000 0004 1936 7857Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- grid.414257.10000 0004 0540 0062School of Medicine, IMPACT the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Deakin University, Barwon Health, PO Box 281, Geelong, 3220 Australia ,grid.1002.30000 0004 1936 7857Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia ,grid.1008.90000 0001 2179 088XDepartment of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia ,grid.418025.a0000 0004 0606 5526Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Parkville, Australia ,grid.488501.00000 0004 8032 6923Orygen the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, Parkville, Australia
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- grid.414257.10000 0004 0540 0062School of Medicine, IMPACT the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Deakin University, Barwon Health, PO Box 281, Geelong, 3220 Australia ,grid.9668.10000 0001 0726 2490Institute of Clinical Medicine/Psychiatry, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland ,grid.9668.10000 0001 0726 2490Institute of Clinical Medicine, Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit (KMRU), University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- grid.9668.10000 0001 0726 2490Institute of Clinical Medicine/Psychiatry, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland ,grid.9668.10000 0001 0726 2490Institute of Clinical Medicine, Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit (KMRU), University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland ,grid.410705.70000 0004 0628 207XMental Health and Wellbeing Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- grid.9668.10000 0001 0726 2490Institute of Clinical Medicine, Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit (KMRU), University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- grid.1021.20000 0001 0526 7079Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia
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- grid.414257.10000 0004 0540 0062School of Medicine, IMPACT the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Deakin University, Barwon Health, PO Box 281, Geelong, 3220 Australia
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Lohman MC, Mezuk B, Fairchild AJ, Resciniti NV, Merchant AT. The role of frailty in the association between depression and fall risk among older adults. Aging Ment Health 2022; 26:1805-1812. [PMID: 35993919 PMCID: PMC9395731 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2021.1950616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Although there is a recognized association between depression and greater fall risk among older adults, the mechanisms explaining this association are unclear. This study evaluated the role of frailty, a common geriatric syndrome, in determining greater risk of falls among older adults with depression. METHOD We used longitudinal data from three biennial waves of the Health and Retirement Study (HRS; 2010-2014). The sample included community-dwelling survey respondents age ≥ 65 who participated in objective physiological measures. Major Depression (MD) was measured using Composite International Diagnostic Interview for depression short form. Frailty was measured using criteria outlined in the frailty phenotype model. Causal mediation analysis was used to differentiate the direct effect of depression and indirect effect mediated by frailty on falls, fall injuries, and multiple falls. RESULTS Major depression was associated with significantly greater odds of experiencing a fall (OR: 1.91; 95% CI: 1.31, 2.77), fall injury (OR: 1.86; 95% CI: 1.17, 2.95), and multiple falls (OR: 2.26; 95% CI: 1.52, 3.37) over a two-year period. Frailty was a significant mediator of the effects of depression on falls and multiple falls, accounting for approximately 18.9% and 21.3% of the total effects, respectively. We found no evidence of depression-frailty interaction. Sensitivity analyses showed that results were robust to unmeasured confounding and alternative operationalizations of depression. CONCLUSION Frailty explains a significant proportion of increased likelihood of falls among older adults with depression. Treatment and management of frailty symptoms may be an important components of fall prevention among older adults with depression.
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- Matthew C. Lohman
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC
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- Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health, Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC
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Ma R, Perera G, Romano E, Vancampfort D, Koyanagi A, Stewart R, Mueller C, Stubbs B. Predictors of falls and fractures leading to hospitalisation in 36 101 people with affective disorders: a large representative cohort study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e055070. [PMID: 35277405 PMCID: PMC8919445 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate predictors of falls and fractures leading to hospitalisation in people with affective disorders. DESIGN Cohort study. SETTING The South London and Maudsley National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust (SLaM) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Case Register. PARTICIPANTS A large cohort of people with affective disorders (International Classification of Diseases- 10th version [ICD-10] codes F30-F34) diagnosed between January 2008 and March 2016 was assembled using data from the SLaM BRC Case Register. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Falls and fractures leading to hospitalisation were ascertained from linked national hospitalisation data. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards analyses were administrated to identify predictors of first falls and fractures. RESULTS Of 36 101 people with affective disorders (mean age 44.4 years, 60.2% female), 816 (incidence rate 9.91 per 1000 person-years) and 1117 (incidence rate 11.92 per 1000 person-years) experienced either a fall or fracture, respectively. In multivariable analyses, older age, analgesic use, increased physical illness burden, previous hospital admission due to certain comorbid physical illnesses and increase in attendances to accident and emergency services following diagnosis were significant risk factors for both falls and fractures. Having a history of falls was a strong risk factor for recurrent falls, and a previous fracture was also associated with future fractures. CONCLUSIONS Over a mean 5 years' follow-up, approximately 8% of people with affective disorders were hospitalised with a fall or fracture. Several similar factors were found to predict risk of falls and fracture, for example, older age, comorbid physical disorders and analgesic use. Routine screening for bone mineral density and fall prevention programmes should be considered for this clinical group.
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- Ruimin Ma
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- University Psychiatric Centre KU Leuven, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Deu, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
- Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avancats (ICREA), Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK
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The onset of falls and its effects on perceived social exclusion and loneliness. Evidence from a nationally representative longitudinal study. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2022; 100:104622. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2022.104622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Gambaro E, Gramaglia C, Azzolina D, Campani D, Molin AD, Zeppegno P. The complex associations between late life depression, fear of falling and risk of falls. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Res Rev 2022; 73:101532. [PMID: 34844015 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2021.101532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Depression rates in older people worldwide vary from 10% to 15% of community-dwelling older persons. There are two others problems related to depression in old age, namely the high incidence of falls and the so-called fear of falling (FOF), with a prevalence ranging from 20% to 85%; it was initially considered a post-fall syndrome, which later as a fall-independent event. AIMS Study aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to bridge the existing gap in literature about the association between depressive symptomatology, FOF, use of antidepressant therapy and falls, also identifying a possible effect of the study quality on the outcome. METHODS The selection of studies was carried out between May 20, 2020, and July 27, 2020 and only observational clinical trials, written in English, with participants aged more or equal to 60 years affected by diagnosis of depression or treatment for depression mentioned both as a clinical diagnosis in older patient, and as a predictor/consequence of falls were included. The systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analysis, and the protocol was recorded in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO). RESULTS AND DISCUSSION The screening process ultimately led to the inclusion of 18 articles. Many of the included studies showed that depressive symptoms caused the subsequent increase in the number of falls. Results from the meta-analysis had no highlighted association between depression and falls, in contrast to other review and meta-analysis works: our work includes a substantial number of studies, with a relatively recent publication date, including patients diagnosed with depression, clearly evaluating the association between depression and falls. Results all seem to confirm the hypothesis of an interdependent association between the presence of FOF and the risk of fall, despite the high percentage of cross-sectional studies prevents inferring on the direction of the association. Therapeutic interventions aimed at decrease rate of falls reducing depressive symptoms and FOF.
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Delibaş DH, Eşkut N, İlhan B, Erdoğan E, Top Kartı D, Yılmaz Küsbeci Ö, Bahat G. Clarifying the relationship between sarcopenia and depression in geriatric outpatients. Aging Male 2021; 24:29-36. [PMID: 34151708 DOI: 10.1080/13685538.2021.1936482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE We investigate the relationship between sarcopenia components and depression in geriatric outpatients, considering the effects of potential confounding factors. METHODS Adults ≥60 years of age were selected from outpatient clinics. Muscle strength was assessed using handgrip strength (HGS) measured using a hydraulic hand dynamometer and chair stand test (CSST). Physical performance was evaluated by usual gait speed (UGS), nutritional status, and frailty were screened by mini-nutritional assessment (MNA) questionnaire and FRAIL scale. Depression was diagnosed through a psychiatric interview and the administration of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). RESULTS Participants with depression were similar to participants without depression regarding age (p = .055), education (p = .095), frailty (p = .857), and HGS scores (p = .053). The group with depression had longer CSST duration (p = .023), slower UGS (p = .027), and more malnutrition (p = .001). Multivariate regression analysis revealed that only the malnutrition was independently associated factor with depression after adjusting for confounding factors. CONCLUSIONS Depression is associated with malnutrition and some components of sarcopenia in geriatric outpatients. Our results revealed that sarcopenia might be associated with depression through malnutrition. If malnutrition lasts for a long time, sarcopenia may become evident in the later stages of depression.
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- Dursun Hakan Delibaş
- Department of Psychiatry, Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Izmir Medicalpark Hospital, Izmir University of Economics, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Risk factors for falls in older people with cognitive impairment living in the community: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Res Rev 2021; 71:101452. [PMID: 34450352 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2021.101452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE This systematic review aimed to identify risk factors for prospectively ascertained falls, focusing on those that are potentially modifiable (physical and neuropsychological factors), in older people with cognitive impairment living in the community. RESULTS A comprehensive search of five databases identified 16 high quality (Newcastle-Ottawa Scale ≥8/9) relevant articles. Meta-analyses were undertaken for five potential fall risk factors. Of these, fallers had significantly poorer balance (standardized mean difference = 0.62, 95 %CI 0.45, 0.79) with low heterogeneity. Global cognition was not significantly associated with faller status in a meta-analysis with low heterogeneity. Meta-analyses of mobility (Timed Up-and-Go), gait speed and depressive symptoms had high heterogeneity and were not statistically significant or were borderline significant (p = 0.05). Sensitivity analyses (removing one study sample's results that differed markedly from the other included samples) reduced heterogeneity to 0% and revealed fallers had significantly poorer mobility and more depressive symptoms than non-fallers. Fallers also walked significantly slower, but heterogeneity remained high. CONCLUSIONS In older people with cognitive impairment, fallers presented with balance deficits, poor mobility, slow gait speed and depressive symptoms. Reduced global cognition was not associated with falls. These findings suggest that interventions should target balance impairment and reveal that more high-quality research is needed.
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Patino J, Rodriguez MA, Al Snih S. Depressive symptoms predict low physical performance among older Mexican Americans. Aging Clin Exp Res 2021; 33:2549-2555. [PMID: 33449338 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-020-01781-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Depressive symptoms are common in older adults and predict functional dependency. AIMS To examine the ability of depressive symptoms to predict low physical performance over 20 years of follow-up among older Mexican Americans who scored moderate to high in the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) test and were non-disabled at baseline. METHODS Data were from the Hispanic Established Population for the Epidemiologic Study of the Elderly. Our sample included 1545 community-dwelling Mexican American men and women aged 65 and older. Measures included socio-demographics, depressive symptoms, SPPB, handgrip strength, activities of daily living, body mass index (BMI), mini-mental state examination, and self-reports of various medical conditions. General Equation Estimation was used to estimate the odds ratio of developing low physical performance over time as a function of depressive symptoms. RESULTS The mean SPPB score at baseline was 8.6 ± 1.4 for those with depressive symptoms and 9.1 ± 1.4 for those without depressive symptoms. The odds ratio of developing low physical performance over time was 1.53 (95% Confidence Interval = 1.27-1.84) for those with depressive symptoms compared with those without depressive symptoms, after controlling for all covariates. CONCLUSION Depressive symptoms were a predictor of low physical performance in older Mexican Americans over a 20-year follow-up period. Interventions aimed at preventing decline in physical performance in older adults should address management of their depressive symptoms.
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Lohman MC, Fairchild AJ, Merchant AT. Antidepressant Use Partially Mediates the Association Between Depression and Risk of Falls and Fall Injuries Among Older Adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2021; 76:e171-e178. [PMID: 33017840 PMCID: PMC8361338 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glaa253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The association between depression and fall risk in older adults is recognized, yet the mechanisms underlying this association are unclear. This study estimated the mediating role of antidepressant use in the association between depression and falls and fall injuries. METHODS Longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study (2004-2006) were linked with medication data from the Prescription Drug Study (2005). The sample included community-dwelling adults aged ≥65 with data on depression and medication use (n = 3565). Depression was measured using 2 independent survey tools: Composite International Diagnostic Interview for depression short form and an 8-item version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale. We used causal mediation analysis to estimate and compare the direct and indirect (mediated by antidepressant use) effects of depression on falls and fall injuries. RESULTS Individuals with major depressive disorder were significantly more likely to experience a fall (OR: 1.92; 95% CI: 1.41, 2.62) and a fall injury (OR: 1.67; 95% CI: 1.09, 2.55) over 2 years. Indirect effect estimates showed that antidepressant medication use accounted for approximately 19% and 18% of the association between major depressive disorder and falls and fall injuries, respectively. Results were similar when using an alternative depression measure and when considering only selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants. CONCLUSIONS Antidepressant use explains a significant proportion, but not a majority, of the association between depression and greater fall risk. Treatment benefits of antidepressants should be considered with, and may outweigh, concerns about increased risk of falls associated with antidepressant use.
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- Matthew C Lohman
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia
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Kläppe U, Longinetti E, Larsson H, Ingre C, Fang F. Mortality among family members of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - a Swedish register-based study. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener 2021; 23:226-235. [PMID: 34296642 DOI: 10.1080/21678421.2021.1953075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Objective: To test two hypotheses: (1) partners of ALS patients have higher mortality due to outcomes related to psychological distress, and (2) parents and siblings of ALS patients have higher mortality due to diseases that co-occur with ALS.Methods: We performed a nationwide, register-based cohort study in Sweden. We included ALS-free partners, biological parents and full siblings (N = 11,704) of ALS patients, as well as ALS-free partners, biological parents and full siblings (N = 14,460,150) of ALS-free individuals, and followed them during 1961-2013. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of overall and cause-specific mortality were derived from Cox regression.Results: Partners of ALS patients, compared to partners of ALS-free individuals, displayed higher mortality due to external causes (HR 2.14; 95% CI 1.35-3.41), including suicide (HR 2.44; 95% CI 1.09-5.44) and accidents (HR 2.09; 95% CI 1.12-3.90), after diagnosis of the ALS patients. Parents of ALS patients had a slightly higher overall mortality (HR 1.03; 95% CI 1.00-1.07), compared with parents of ALS-free individuals. This was driven by mortality due to dementias and cardiovascular, respiratory, and skin diseases. Parents of ALS patients had, however, lower mortality than parents of ALS-free individuals due to neoplasms. Siblings of ALS patients had higher mortality due to dementias, and digestive and skin diseases.Conclusions: Increased mortality due to suicide and accidents among partners of ALS patients is likely attributable to severe psychological distress following the ALS diagnosis. Increased mortality due to dementias among parents and full siblings of ALS patients suggests shared mechanisms between neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Ulf Kläppe
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Neurology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Orebro, Sweden.,Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, and
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Neurology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Unit of Integrative Epidemiology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Stubbs B, Perara G, Koyanagi A, Veronese N, Vancampfort D, Firth J, Sheehan K, De Hert M, Stewart R, Mueller C. Risk of Hospitalized Falls and Hip Fractures in 22,103 Older Adults Receiving Mental Health Care vs 161,603 Controls: A Large Cohort Study. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2020; 21:1893-1899. [PMID: 32321678 PMCID: PMC7723983 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the risk of hospitalized fall or hip fracture among older adults using mental health services. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Residents of a South London catchment aged >60 years receiving specialist mental health care between 2008 and 2016. MEASURES Falls and/or a hip fracture leading to hospitalization were ascertained from linked national records. Incidence rates and incidence rate ratios (IRRs) were age- and gender-standardized to the catchment population. Multivariable survival analyses were applied investigating falls and/or hip fractures as outcomes. RESULTS In 22,103 older adults, incidence rates were 60.1 per 1000 person-years for hospitalized falls and 13.7 per 1000 person-years for hip fractures, representing standardized IRRs of 2.17 [95% confidence interval (CI) 2.07-2.28] and 4.18 (3.79-4.60), respectively. The IRR for falls was high in those with substance-use disorder [IRR = 6.72 (5.35-8.33)], bipolar disorder [IRR = 3.62 (2.50-5.05)], depression [IRR = 2.28 (2.00-2.59)], and stress-related disorders [IRR = 2.57 (2.10-3.11)]. Hip fractures were increased in all populations (IRR > 2.5), with greatest risk in substance use disorders [IRR = 12.64 (7.22-20.52)], dementia [IRR = 4.38 (3.82-5.00)], and delirium [IRR = 4.03 (3.00-5.29)]. Comparing mental disorder subgroups with each other, after the adjustment for 25 potential confounders, patients with dementia and substance use had a significantly increased risk of falls, and patients with dementia also had an increased risk of hip fractures. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS Older people using mental health services have more than double the incidence of falls and 4 times the incidence of hip fractures compared to the general population. Although incidences differ between diagnostic subgroups, all groups have a higher incidence than the general population. Targeted interventions to prevent falls and hip fractures among older adult mental health service users are urgently needed.
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- Brendon Stubbs
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom; Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Universitat de Barcelona, Fundació Sant Joan de Déu, CIBERSAM, Barcelona, Spain; ICREA, Barcelona, Spain
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- Primary Care Department, Azienda ULSS (Unità Locale Socio Sanitaria) 3 "Serenissima," Dolo, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven-University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; University Psychiatric Centre, KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Kortenberg, Belgium
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Division of Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Population Health & Environmental Sciences, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- University Psychiatric Centre KU Leuven, Kortenberg, Belgium; Antwerp Health Law and Ethics Chair, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom; Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom; Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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OBJECTIVES Late-life depression, falls, and fall worry are public health problems. While previous research confirms the cross-sectional relationship between depression and fall worry, few longitudinal studies have examined whether changes in fall worry are associated with changes in depressive illness and vice versa. This study examined longitudinal relationships between probable major depression (PMD) and activity-limiting fall worry (ALW). DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, MEASUREMENTS This longitudinal panel observational study used data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) waves 5 (referred to as T1 in this study) and 6 (T2), conducted in 2015 and 2016, respectively (N = 6,299, aged 65 and older). We examined associations of new and continued ALW between T1 and T2 with T2 PMD, controlling for T1 PMD; and associations of new and continued PMD between T1 and T2 with T2 ALW, controlling for T1 ALW. We used χ2 and t tests for descriptive statistics and logistic regression for multivariable analysis. RESULTS Those with new ALW at T2 had significantly greater odds of T2 PMD compared to those without ALW at both time points (AOR = 2.64, 95% CI = 1.98-3.51), and those with new PMD at T2 had significantly greater odds of T2 ALW (AOR = 2.42, 95% CI = 1.66-3.52). Those with continued PMD also had greater odds of T2 ALW compared to those without PMD at either time point (AOR = 2.31, 95% CI = 1.62-3.29). CONCLUSIONS The findings add to knowledge about bidirectional (mutually reinforcing) relationships between depression and activity-limiting fall worry. Innovative interventions are needed to reduce both late-life depression and activity-limiting fall worry.
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Donoghue OA, Briggs R, Moriarty F, Kenny RA. Association of Antidepressants With Recurrent, Injurious and Unexplained Falls is Not Explained by Reduced Gait Speed. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2020; 28:274-284. [PMID: 31727515 DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2019.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Revised: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine if antidepressants at baseline are associated with falls and syncope over 4 years follow-up and if any observed associations are explained by baseline gait speed. DESIGN Longitudinal study (three waves). SETTING The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), a nationally representative cohort study. PARTICIPANTS Two thousand ninety-three community-dwelling adults aged ≥60 years. MEASUREMENTS Antidepressants (ATC code "N06A") were identified. Recurrent falls (≥2 falls), injurious falls (requiring medical attention), unexplained falls, and syncope were reported at either Wave 2 or 3. Usual gait speed was the mean of two walks on a 4.88 m GAITRite walkway. Poisson regression analysis was used to examine associations between baseline antidepressant use and future falls adjusting for sociodemographics, physical, cognitive and mental health, and finally, gait speed. RESULTS Compared to non-antidepressant users, those on antidepressants at baseline were more likely to report all types of falls (24.8-40.7% versus 9.8-18%) at follow-up. Antidepressants at baseline were independently associated with injurious falls (incidence risk ratio: 1.58, 95% confidence interval: 1.21, 2.06, z = 3.38, p = 0.001, df = 32) and unexplained falls (incidence risk ratio: 1.49, 95% confidence interval: 1.04, 2.15, z = 2.17, p = 0.030, df = 32) independent of all covariates including gait speed. CONCLUSION There was little evidence to support the hypothesis that gait would (partly) explain any observed associations between baseline use of antidepressants and future falls. The underlying mechanisms of the observed relationships may be related to depression, vascular pathology, or direct effects of antidepressants. Clinicians should identify the best treatment option for an individual based on existing risk factors for outcomes such as falls.
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- Orna A Donoghue
- The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), Trinity College Dublin (OAD, RB, FM, RAK), Dublin, Ireland.
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- The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), Trinity College Dublin (OAD, RB, FM, RAK), Dublin, Ireland
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- The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), Trinity College Dublin (OAD, RB, FM, RAK), Dublin, Ireland; HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FM), Dublin, Ireland
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- The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), Trinity College Dublin (OAD, RB, FM, RAK), Dublin, Ireland; Mercer's Institute for Successful Ageing (MISA), St James's Hospital (RAK), Dublin, Ireland
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Belvederi Murri M, Triolo F, Coni A, Tacconi C, Nerozzi E, Escelsior A, Respino M, Neviani F, Bertolotti M, Bertakis K, Chiari L, Zanetidou S, Amore M. Instrumental assessment of balance and gait in depression: A systematic review. Psychiatry Res 2020; 284:112687. [PMID: 31740213 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2019.112687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Revised: 11/07/2019] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Psychomotor symptoms of depression are understudied despite having a severe impact on patient outcomes. This review aims to summarize the evidence on motor features of depression assessed with instrumental procedures, and examine age-related differences. We included studies investigating posture, balance and gait ascertained with instrumental measurements among individuals with depressive symptoms or disorders. Studies on subjects with specific physical illnesses were excluded. Methodological quality was assessed with the Newcastle - Ottawa Scale (NOS) and PRISMA guidelines were followed. 33 studies (13 case-control, five cross-sectional, nine longitudinal and six intervention) with overall low-medium quality were included. Different instruments were employed to assess posture (e.g. digital cameras), balance (balance, stepping platform) or gait (e.g. Six-Minute-Walking Test, instrumented walkways). Results suggest that depression in adults is associated with significant impairments of posture, balance and gait. Motor abnormalities among depressed older adults may depend on the interplay of physical diseases, cognitive impairment and mood. Very few intervention studies measured motor symptoms as outcome. Available evidence suggests, however, that antidepressant drugs and physical exercise may be beneficial for motor abnormalities. Despite the lack of high-quality studies, instrumental assessments confirm the presence and importance of motor abnormalities in depression, with potential age-related differences in their pathophysiology.
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- Martino Belvederi Murri
- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, Italy; IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Specialty Surgical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Institute of Psychiatry, Via Fossato di Mortara 64a, Ferrara 44121, Italy.
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- Department of Geriatrics, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino Estense, Modena and Reggio Emilia University, Modena, Italy; Aging Research Center, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Biomedical Engineering Unit, Department of Electronics, Computer Science & Systems, University of Bologna, Italy.
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- Biomedical Engineering Unit, Department of Electronics, Computer Science & Systems, University of Bologna, Italy.
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Italy.
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- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, Italy.
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, White Plains, Institute for Geriatric Psychiatry, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Geriatrics, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino Estense, Modena and Reggio Emilia University, Modena, Italy.
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- Department of Geriatrics, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino Estense, Modena and Reggio Emilia University, Modena, Italy.
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine and Center for Healthcare Policy and Research, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA, USA.
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- Biomedical Engineering Unit, Department of Electronics, Computer Science & Systems, University of Bologna, Italy.
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- Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service, Department of Mental Health, Bologna, Italy
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- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, Italy; IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
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Arnett M, Toevs SE, Bond L, Hannah E. Outcomes of Participation in a Community-Based Physical Activity Program. Front Public Health 2019; 7:225. [PMID: 31475128 PMCID: PMC6702613 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2019.00225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Fit and Fall ProofTM (FFP) program, established in 2004, is a peer volunteer-led collaboration between state and local public health organizations. The goal is to bring sustainable physical activity programs to underserved populations, including those in rural and frontier communities. FFP program is designed to help older adults maintain independence by improving mobility and function and providing opportunities for social engagement. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of participation in the program. A 6-month longitudinal study evaluated physical, social, and emotional outcomes among participants. The FES-I, SF-36v2, and Timed Up and Go (TUG) were collected. A convenience sample of new participants (n = 120, mean age = 75) representing rural and urban communities were recruited. FFP produced results similar to programs using physiotherapists or athletic trainers. Significant improvements were seen in TUG and SF-36v2 measures of physical, social, and emotional health. Participants completing at least one 10-week session (66%) demonstrated sustained improvements on these measures. While the average change in TUG between baseline and 10 weeks was statistically significant (p = 0.003), improvement in TUG was dependent on age and attendance. For participants <75 years, all attendance levels resulted in similar improvements in TUG. However, for those ≥75, improvements were strongly associated with the number of classes attended. Both the raw data and the model-based estimates of TUG times demonstrated that as age and attendance increase, greater improvements in TUG times were observed. The FFP program promotes health equity by reaching community-dwelling, underserved senior populations. The FFP program is in its 15th year and serves as an example of a sustainable collaboration between state and local public health organizations that is translatable to both urban and rural settings.
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- Michelle Arnett
- Center for the Study of Aging, College of Health Sciences, Boise State University, Boise, ID, United States
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- Center for the Study of Aging, College of Health Sciences, Boise State University, Boise, ID, United States
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- Biomolecular Research Center, Boise State University, Boise, ID, United States
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Volaklis K, Mamadjanov T, Meisinger C, Linseisen J. Association between muscular strength and depressive symptoms : A narrative review. Wien Klin Wochenschr 2019; 131:255-264. [PMID: 30963333 DOI: 10.1007/s00508-019-1491-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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There is increasing evidence for an association between low muscular strength and depressive symptoms. In this review the existing literature on the association between muscular strength and depression particularly in older people as reported in epidemiological studies is summarized. From the literature search, conducted in PubMed (January 1980-May 2018), 17 papers (8 cross-sectional and 9 longitudinal studies) were selected. All cross-sectional studies reported significantly lower odds of having depressive symptoms with increased levels of muscular strength and this association persisted even after adjusting for several confounders including the level of physical activity. The majority of the longitudinal studies also reported that low muscular strength was independently associated with a higher risk of developing depression but more studies are needed to confirm this evidence. Furthermore, future investigations are needed to explore the exact mechanisms of muscular strength in relation to depression. Low muscular strength is a modifiable factor for depression, which is of great public health interest.
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- Konstantinos Volaklis
- Lehrstuhl für Epidemiologie, LMU München am UNIKA-T, Neusaesser Str. 47, 86156, Augsburg, Germany.
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- Lehrstuhl für Epidemiologie, LMU München am UNIKA-T, Neusaesser Str. 47, 86156, Augsburg, Germany
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- Lehrstuhl für Epidemiologie, LMU München am UNIKA-T, Neusaesser Str. 47, 86156, Augsburg, Germany
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- Lehrstuhl für Epidemiologie, LMU München am UNIKA-T, Neusaesser Str. 47, 86156, Augsburg, Germany
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Péquignot R, Dufouil C, Pérès K, Artero S, Tzourio C, Empana J. Depression Increases the Risk of Death Independently From Vascular Events in Elderly Individuals: The Three‐City Study. J Am Geriatr Soc 2019; 67:546-552. [DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2018] [Revised: 11/03/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Renaud Péquignot
- INSERM U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center Paris Descartes University, Sorbonne Paris Cité Paris France
- Service de Médecine et Réadaptation, Hôpitaux de Saint‐Maurice Saint‐Maurice France
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- Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, Team HEALTHY, UMR1219 University of Bordeaux, Inserm Bordeaux France
- CHU de Bordeaux, Pole de Sante Publique, Service d'Information Medicale Bordeaux France
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- Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, Team HEALTHY, UMR1219 University of Bordeaux, Inserm Bordeaux France
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- Inserm, U1061, La Colombière Hospital Montpellier France
- Inserm, U1061, University of Montpellier Montpellier France
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- Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, Team HEALTHY, UMR1219 University of Bordeaux, Inserm Bordeaux France
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- INSERM U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center Paris Descartes University, Sorbonne Paris Cité Paris France
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Choi NG, Marti CN, DiNitto DM, Kunik ME. Longitudinal Associations of Falls and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2019; 59:1141-1151. [DOI: 10.1093/geront/gny179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives
Fall incidents and associated medical costs are increasing among older adults. This study examined longitudinal associations between older adults’ falls status and depression at 2 time periods to further clarify bidirectional relationships.
Methods
We used the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) Waves 5 and 6 data and included sample persons (N = 6,299) who resided in the community or residential care facilities (not nursing homes) at both waves (T1 and T2). We employed multinomial logistic regression analysis to examine the association of T2 falls status with T1 depressive symptoms, and negative binomial regression and logistic regression analyses to examine the association of T2 depressive symptoms with stability/change in T1-T2 falls status.
Results
Over the study period, 46% of older adults (18 million Medicare beneficiaries) who lived in the community or residential care facilities reported a fall. T1 depressive symptoms were significantly associated with greater odds of T2 multiple falls, and increasing falls or continuing incidents of multiple falls between T1 and T2 were significantly associated with higher depressive symptoms and probable major depression at T2.
Discussion and Implications
The significant bidirectional relationships between T1 depression and T2 multiple falls point to the importance of incorporating depression treatment in fall prevention programs for older adults at high risk of increasing/multiple falls.
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- Namkee G Choi
- Steve Hicks School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, Houston VA HSR&D Center for Innovations in Quality, Texas
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- Steve Hicks School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, Houston VA HSR&D Center for Innovations in Quality, Texas
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- Steve Hicks School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, Houston VA HSR&D Center for Innovations in Quality, Texas
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- Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center, Houston VA HSR&D Center for Innovations in Quality, Texas
- VA South Central Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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Naidu AS, Vasudev A, Burhan AM, Ionson E, Montero-Odasso M. Does Dual-Task Gait Differ in those with Late-Life Depression versus Mild Cognitive Impairment? Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2019; 27:62-72. [PMID: 30420282 DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2018.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Revised: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the dual-task gait performance of older adults with Late-Life Depression (LLD) versus Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). DESIGN Cross-sectional study with three matched groups: LLD, MCI and non-depressed and cognitively intact (NDCI). SETTING LLD group participants were recruited from geriatric psychiatry clinics in London, Ontario. Matched participants meeting criteria for the MCI or NDCI groups were previously recruited for other research studies from geriatric clinics and the community. PARTICIPANTS Individuals aged 60-85 who met criteria for mild-moderate LLD (N=23) without a diagnosis of a neurocognitive disorder. MEASUREMENTS Participants completed questionnaires regarding mood, cognition and physical activity. Gait speed was recorded using an electronic walkway during simple and dual-task gait (walking while naming animals aloud). Dual-task cost (DTC) is the percentage change in gait speed between simple and dual-task gait. It is a clinically relevant indicator of fall risk and is strongly associated with cognitive decline. For comparison, 23 MCI and 23 NDCI participants, matched with respect to age, sex and comorbidities, were randomly selected from existing research databases. RESULTS Each group had 8 males and 15 females, with mean age of 69.0-69.6 years. The mean (±SD) DTC of the NDCI, LLD and MCI groups were statistically different at 2.4±11.4%, 11.8±9.9% and 22.2±16.7%, respectively. CONCLUSION Older adults with LLD perform worse on dual-task gait than NDCI; however, they are less impaired than those with MCI. The elevated DTC seen in LLD is likely because of underlying executive dysfunction that is less significant than in those with MCI.
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- Anish S Naidu
- Gait and Brain Lab, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON; Parkwood Institute, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, ON; Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON
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- Gait and Brain Lab, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON; Parkwood Institute, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, ON; Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON; Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON
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- Gait and Brain Lab, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON; Parkwood Institute, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, ON; Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON; Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON
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- Gait and Brain Lab, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON; Parkwood Institute, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, ON; Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON
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- Gait and Brain Lab, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON; Parkwood Institute, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, ON; Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON; Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, ON.
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Farioli Vecchioli S, Sacchetti S, Nicolis di Robilant V, Cutuli D. The Role of Physical Exercise and Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Depressive Illness in the Elderly. Curr Neuropharmacol 2018; 16:308-326. [PMID: 28901279 PMCID: PMC5843982 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x15666170912113852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2017] [Revised: 06/20/2017] [Accepted: 07/30/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background: In adulthood, depression is the most common type of mental illness and will be the second leading cause of disease by 2020. Major depression dramatically affects the function of the central nervous system and degrades the quality of life, especially in old age. Several mechanisms underlie the pathophysiology of depressive illness, since it has a multifactorial etiology. Human and an-imal studies have demonstrated that depression is mainly associated with imbalances in neurotransmitters and neurotrophins, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis alterations, brain volume changes, neurogenesis dysfunction, and dysregulation of in-flammatory pathways. Also the gut microbiota may influence mental health outcomes. Although depression is not a consequence of normal aging, depressive disorders are common in later life, even if often undi-agnosed or mis-diagnosed in old age. When untreated, depression reduces life expectancy, worsens medical illnesses, en-hances health care costs and is the primary cause of suicide among older people. To date, the underpinnings of depression in the elderly are still to be understood, and the pharmacological treatment is the most commonly used therapy. Objective: Since a sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits have recently emerged as crucial contributors to the genesis and course of depression, in the present review, we have focused on the effects of physical activity and omega-3 fatty acids on depressive illness in the elderly. Results: A growing literature indicates that both exercise and dietary interventions can promote mental health throughout one’s lifespan. Conclusion: There thus emerges the awareness that an active lifestyle and a balanced diet may constitute valid low-cost pre-vention strategies to counteract depressive illness in the elderly.
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- Stefano Farioli Vecchioli
- Institute of Cell Biology and Neurobiology, CNR/Fondazione Santa Lucia, Via del Fosso di Fiorano 64, 00143, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Experimental and Behavioral Neurophysiology, Fondazione Santa Lucia, Via del Fosso di Fiorano 64, 00143, Rome, Italy.,Department of Psychology, University Sapienza of Rome, Via dei Marsi 78, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Cell Biology and Neurobiology, CNR/Fondazione Santa Lucia, Via del Fosso di Fiorano 64, 00143, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Experimental and Behavioral Neurophysiology, Fondazione Santa Lucia, Via del Fosso di Fiorano 64, 00143, Rome, Italy.,Department of Psychology, University Sapienza of Rome, Via dei Marsi 78, 00185, Rome, Italy
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OBJECTIVE Sedentary behaviour (SB) is harmful for health and well-being and may be associated with depression. However, little is known about the correlates of SB in people with depression. Thus, we investigated SB correlates among community-dwelling adults with depression in six low- and middle-income countries. METHODS Cross-sectional data from the World Health Organization's Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health were analyzed. The analysis was restricted to those with DSM-IV Depression or receiving depression treatment in the last 12 months. Self-reported time spent sedentary per day was the outcome. High SB was defined as ≥8 hours of SB per day. The correlates (sociodemographic and health-related) of SB were estimated by multivariable linear and logistic regression analyses. RESULTS In 2375 individuals with depression (mean age=48.0 years; 60.7% female), the prevalence of high SB was 11.1% (95%CI=8.2%-14.9%), while the mean (±SD) time spent sedentary was 215 (±192) minutes per day. Socio-demographic factors significantly associated with high SB were older age and being unmarried, being male and being unemployed. In other domains, no alcohol consumption, current smoking, mild cognitive impairment, bodily pain, arthritis, stroke, disability, and lower levels of social cohesion, COPD, visual impairment, and poor self-rated health was associated with greater time spent sedentary. CONCLUSION Our data suggest that future interventions seeking to reduce SB among individuals with depression may target at risk groups based on identified sociodemographic correlates while the promotion of social cohesion may have the potential to increase the efficacy of future public health initiatives. From a clinical perspective, bodily pain and somatic co-morbidities need to be taken into account.
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Associations of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Antidepressant Prescription with Survival in Alzheimer’s Disease. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2017; 18:1076-1081. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2017] [Revised: 06/13/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Paganini-Hill A, Greenia DE, Perry S, Sajjadi SA, Kawas CH, Corrada MM. Lower likelihood of falling at age 90+ is associated with daily exercise a quarter of a century earlier: The 90+ Study. Age Ageing 2017; 46:951-957. [PMID: 28369185 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afx039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective to explore the relationship between risk of falling at age 90+ and prior physical activity at age 60-70s. Design population-based cohort study (The 90+ Study). Setting California retirement community. Participants of 1596 cohort members, 1536 had both falls and prior activity data. Mean age = 94 years; 78% female; 99% Caucasian. Methods time spent in active physical activity was self-reported in 1980s; medical history, medication, assistive devices, residence type, and falls (outcome) was collected in 2000s. Activity/fall relationships were assessed using logistic regression. Results falls were reported by 52% of participants, recurrent falls by 32%, and severe injury by 21% of fallers. In univariate analyses risk of falling at age 90+ was significantly related to medical history (heart disease, TIA/stroke, arthritis, vision disease, depression, dementia), medication use (hypnotics, anti-psychotics, anti-depressants), use of assistive devices (cane, walker, wheelchair), residence type (living with relatives, sheltered living), and source of information (self-report vs informant). Risks of falling and recurrent falls at age 90+ were 35-45% lower in those reporting 30+ minutes/day of active physical activity at age 60-70s compared with no activity. The odds ratio of falling was 0.65 (95% CI = 0.44-0.97) for 30-45 minutes/day and 0.64 (0.44-0.94) for 1+ hour/day adjusting for age, sex, medical history (stroke/TIA, vision disease, depression), use of assistive devices, and source of information. Conclusions and Relevance falls are extremely common among the oldest-old and a significant proportion lead to severe injury. This work is the first to show an association between exercise at age 60-70s and lower risk of falling at age 90+.
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- University of California Irvine-Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, Irvine, California, United States
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- Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research Northwest Region, Portland, Oregon, United States
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- University of California Irvine-Neurology, Irvine, California, United States
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- University of California Irvine - Neurology, Irvine, California, United States
- University of California Irvine - Neurobiology and Behavior, Irvine, California, United States
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- University of California Irvine - Neurology, Irvine, California, United States
- University of California Irvine-Epidemiology, Irvine, California, United States
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Zhang X, Sun M, Liu S, Leung CH, Pang L, Popat UR, Champlin R, Holmes HM, Valero V, Dinney CP, Tripathy D, Edwards BJ. Risk factors for falls in older patients with cancer. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2017; 8:34-37. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2017-001388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2017] [Revised: 07/27/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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ObjectivesA rising number of patients with cancer are older adults (65 years of age and older), and this proportion will increase to 70% by the year 2020. Falls are a common condition in older adults. We sought to assess the prevalence and risk factors for falls in older patients with cancer.MethodsThis is a single-site, retrospective cohort study. Patients who were receiving cancer care underwent a comprehensive geriatric assessments, including cognitive, functional, nutritional, physical, falls in the prior 6 months and comorbidity assessment. Vitamin D and bone densitometry were performed.AnalysisDescriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression.ResultsA total of 304 patients aged 65 or above were enrolled in this study. The mean age was 78.4±6.9 years. They had haematological, gastrointestinal, urological, breast, lung and gynaecological cancers. A total of 215 patients with available information about falls within the past 6 months were included for final analysis. Seventy-seven (35.8%) patients had at least one fall in the preceding 6 months. Functional impairment (p=0.048), frailty (p<0.001), dementia (p=0.021), major depression (p=0.010) and low social support (p=0.045) were significantly associated with the fall status in the univariate analysis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified frailty and functional impairment to be independent risk factors for falls.ConclusionsFalls are common in older patients with cancer and lead to adverse clinical outcomes. Major depression, functional impairment, frailty, dementia and low social support were risk factors for falls. Heightened awareness and targeted interventions can prevent falls in older patients with cancer.
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Du Y, Wolf IK, Knopf H. Association of psychotropic drug use with falls among older adults in Germany. Results of the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Adults 2008-2011 (DEGS1). PLoS One 2017; 12:e0182432. [PMID: 28792521 PMCID: PMC5549725 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Purpose To investigate the association of psychotropic drug use with falls among older adults in Germany based on data from the National Health Interview and Examination Survey for Adults 2008–2011 (DEGS1). Methods DEGS1 collected data on drug use in the past 7 days and on falls occurred in the last 12 months. Study participants were older adults aged 65–79 years with complete data on drug use and falls (N = 1,833). Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were derived from logistic regression models adjusting for potential confounders including socio-demographic characteristics, health-related behaviors (alcohol drinking), body mass index and health conditions (frailty, vision impairment, disability, polypharmacy, blood pressure) as well as use of potential falls-risk-increasing drugs. SPSS complex sample methods were used for statistical analysis. Results Compared to people without falls, people with falls (n = 370) had a higher psychotropic drug use (33.1% vs. 20.7%, p < .001). After adjusting for potential confounders, use of psychotropic drugs overall was associated with a higher risk of falls (OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.14–2.37). This was particularly true for the use of synthetic psychotropic drugs (1.57, 1.08–2.28), antidepressants overall (2.88, 1.63–5.09) or synthetic antidepressants (2.66, 1.50–4.73), specifically, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (6.22, 2.28–17.0). Similar results were found for recurrent falls. Conclusions Use of psychotropic drugs overall, especially synthetic antidepressants like SSRIs, is associated with higher risks of falls and recurrent falls among community dwelling older adults aged 65–79 years in Germany.
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- Yong Du
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Monitoring, Robert Koch Institute, Berlin Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Monitoring, Robert Koch Institute, Berlin Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Monitoring, Robert Koch Institute, Berlin Germany
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Veronese N, Stubbs B, Trevisan C, Bolzetta F, De Rui M, Solmi M, Sartori L, Musacchio E, Zambon S, Perissinotto E, Baggio G, Crepaldi G, Manzato E, Maggi S, Sergi G. Poor Physical Performance Predicts Future Onset of Depression in Elderly People: Progetto Veneto Anziani Longitudinal Study. Phys Ther 2017; 97:659-668. [PMID: 28201628 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzx017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2016] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Reduced physical performance is predictive of deleterious outcomes in older adults. Data considering objective physical performance and incident depression are sparse. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate during a 4-year study whether objective physical performance can predict incident depression among older adults who do not have depression at the baseline. DESIGN This was a longitudinal study. METHODS From 3,099 older people initially enrolled in the Progetto Veneto Anziani study, 970 participants without depression at the baseline were included (mean age = 72.5 years; 54.6% women). Physical performance measures included the Short Physical Performance Battery, 4-m gait speed, Five-Times Sit-to-Stand test, leg extension and flexion, handgrip strength, and 6-minute walk test, categorized in sex-specific tertiles. Depression was classified on the basis of the Geriatric Depression Scale and a diagnosis from a geriatric psychiatrist. Area under the curve and logistic regression analyses were conducted. RESULTS At the baseline, participants developing depression during the follow-up (n = 207) scored significantly worse across all physical performance measures than those who did not develop depression. The area under the curve and predictive power were similar for all of the physical performance tests assessed. In the logistic regression analysis, after adjustment for 14 potential confounders, worse physical performance across all tests increased the risk of depression. Participants in the lowest tertile of the Short Physical Performance Battery were at notable odds of developing depression (odds ratio = 1.79; 95% CI = 1.18-2.71). The association between poor physical performance and depression was typically stronger in women than in men, except for 4-m gait speed. LIMITATIONS No gold standard was used for a depression diagnosis; oxidative stress and inflammatory markers were not included; and there was a high rate of missing data at the follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Low physical performance appeared to be an independent predictor of depression over a 4-year follow-up in a sample of elderly people.
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- Nicola Veronese
- Geriatrics Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2-35128 Padova, Italy
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- Physiotherapy Department, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom; Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom; and Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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- Geriatrics Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padova
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- Clinica Medica I, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, and National Research Council, Neuroscience Institute, Padova, Italy
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- Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Public Health Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Sciences, University of Padova
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- Geriatrics Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, and National Research Council, Neuroscience Institute
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- Geriatrics Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova
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The number of people living beyond 65 years of age is increasing rapidly, and they are at increased risk of falls. Falls-related injuries and hospitalizations are steadily increasing. Falls can lead to fear of falling, loss of independence, institutionalization, and death, inevitably posing a significant burden to the health care system. Therefore, screening of people at risk of falls and comprehensive assessment of older people at high risk of falls are critical steps toward prevention. This review evaluates the current knowledge relating to falls, with particular focus on rapid screening, assessment, and strategies to prevent falls in the community.
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Efficacy and tolerability of antidepressants in people aged 65 years or older with major depressive disorder - A systematic review and a meta-analysis. J Affect Disord 2016; 205:1-12. [PMID: 27389296 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2016.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2016] [Revised: 05/31/2016] [Accepted: 06/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND There has been a steady increase in the prescription of antidepressants for the elderly. This study comprises a systematic review of randomized, placebo-controlled trials of antidepressants for treatment of depressive disorder in people aged 65 years or more. METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAL, and PsycINFO were searched until May 2016. Where appropriate, the results were synthesized in meta-analyses. RESULTS Twelve trials met the inclusion criteria. For patients with major depressive disorder, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRI) were not superior to placebo in achieving remission (OR: 0.79, 95% CI: 0.61-1.03) or response (OR=0.86, 95% CI: 0.51-1.10) after 8 weeks of treatment (three trials). However, maintenance treatment with SSRIs was superior to placebo in preventing relapse (OR: 0.22, 95% CI: 0.13-0.36; NNT=5, 95% CI: 3-6; two trials). Duloxetine was superior to placebo in achieving remission (OR: 1.78, 95% CI: 1.20-2.65; NNT=9, 95% CI: 6-20; three trials) and response (OR: 1.83, 95% CI: 1.96-4.08; two trials) in recurrent major depression after 8 weeks, but increased the risk of adverse events that can be problematic in the elderly. LIMITATIONS The quality of evidence was generally low or moderate, emphasizing the uncertainty of the results. Study populations only partly covered the heterogeneous population of elderly with depressed mood, limiting the generalizability. CONCLUSION The results underscore the importance of close monitoring of the effects of antidepressants in treatment of elderly patients with a depressive disorder. Methods for early detection of non-responders and effective treatment options for this group are needed.
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Depression is a major health issue among older adults receiving home-based services yet is underdiagnosed and undertreated, which can result in negative health outcomes. Despite the recognized need for improved mental health services, significant gaps and barriers exist that contribute to less than optimal home-based depression management interventions. Home healthcare clinicians are well positioned to drive this effort for improving depression care with enhanced learning. Thus, the purpose of this article is to provide guidelines on improving depression care in homebound older adults based on four clinical functions central to home healthcare: screening, assessment, medication management, and patient/family education.
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- Carla J Groh
- Carla J. Groh, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, is a Professor, McAuley School of Nursing, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, Michigan. Manuel S. Dumlao, MD, is a Psychiatrist, Dearborn, Michigan
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BACKGROUND Hip fracture is often complicated by depressive symptoms in older adults. We sought to characterize trajectories of depressive symptoms arising after hip fracture and examine their relationship with functional outcomes and walking ability. We also investigated clinical and psychosocial predictors of these trajectories. METHOD We enrolled 482 inpatients, aged ⩾60 years, who were admitted for hip fracture repair at eight St Louis, MO area hospitals between 2008 and 2012. Participants with current depression diagnosis and/or notable cognitive impairment were excluded. Depressive symptoms and functional recovery were assessed with the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale and Functional Recovery Score, respectively, for 52 weeks after fracture. Health, cognitive, and psychosocial variables were gathered at baseline. We modeled depressive symptoms using group-based trajectory analysis and subsequently identified correlates of trajectory group membership. RESULTS Three trajectories emerged according to the course of depressive symptoms, which we termed 'resilient', 'distressed', and 'depressed'. The depressed trajectory (10% of participants) experienced a persistently high level of depressive symptoms and a slower time to recover mobility than the other trajectory groups. Stressful life events prior to the fracture, current smoking, higher anxiety, less social support, antidepressant use, past depression, and type of implant predicted membership of the depressed trajectory. CONCLUSIONS Depressive symptoms arising after hip fracture are associated with poorer functional status. Clinical and psychosocial variables predicted membership of the depression trajectory. Early identification and intervention of patients in a depressive trajectory may improve functional outcomes after hip fracture.
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- P. Cristancho
- Department of Psychiatry, Healthy Mind Lab, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Healthy Mind Lab, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Healthy Mind Lab, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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