Why the study?
Depressive mood and cognitive impairment are linked to elevated mortality and decreased quality of life in old age, but whether these symptoms are recognized, treated, and interconnected needed further assessment.
Population
60 older persons over the age of 65
Design
Cross-sectional study
Key result
Older adults with depressive symptoms had significantly poorer quality of life (OPQOL-Brief score 43.85 vs 53.97) and lower cognitive levels compared to non-depressed subjects.
Authors
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Depressive symptoms may impair QoL and cognition in older adults; cross-sectional data leave causality and screening impact open.
Cross-Sectional (n=60)
No
Absolute Event Rate: 43.85% vs 53.97%
p-value: p=<0.001
Depressive symptoms are common but under-recognized in older adults, significantly worsening quality of life and correlating with cognitive impairment.
Vörös et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Depressive symptoms and cognitive impairment in old age (n=60). Depressive symptoms (GDS positive) vs. No depressive symptoms (GDS negative) was evaluated on OPQOL-Brief score (p=<0.001). Older adults with depressive symptoms had significantly poorer quality of life (OPQOL-Brief score 43.85 vs 53.97) and lower cognitive levels compared to non-depressed subjects.