ABSTRACT
Background
and
Objectives
Depression
anxiety
often
co‐occur
have
worse
impacts
on
the
elderly
when
experienced
simultaneously.
Although
physical
exercise
may
alleviate
depression
anxiety,
how
it
affects
specific
symptoms
is
not
fully
understood.
Methods
A
total
of
8884
participants
was
selected
from
2018
CLHLS
database.
The
10‐item
Center
for
Epidemiologic
Studies
Scale
(CESD‐10)
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
Scale–7
(GAD‐7)
were
used
to
assess
respectively.
Participants
divided
into
nonexercise
groups
using
propensity
score
matching
minimize
influence
confounding
variables.
Depression–anxiety
symptom
networks
constructed,
network
indexes
computed
each
group,
based
various
packages
R.
By
computing
connectivity,
invulnerability
simulation
investigate
role
in
robustness.
Results
Both
had
D3
(sad
mood),
A4
(trouble
relaxing)
A2
(uncontrollably
worry)
as
central
symptoms.
In
A1
(nervousness),
A3
(too
much
D1
(bothered
by
little
things)
strongest
bridge
nodes.
played
this
role.
Participation
decreased
centrality
D9
(cannot
get
doing)
but
increased
worry).
Furthermore,
group
higher
than
under
random
attack
conditions.
Conclusions
Physical
affected
core
depression–anxiety
interactions
Targeting
or
nodes
be
an
effective
intervention
alleviating
comorbidity.
Increased
manifested
positive
effects
exercise.
Advances in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 18
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Background.
With
the
global
trend
of
increasing
life
expectancy,
health-related
quality
older
people
haspersonalised
become
an
area
significant
interest.
It
is
crucial
to
comprehend
advancements
and
identify
ongoing
challenges
in
this
domain
for
better
health
management
policy
formation.
Objectives.
This
scoping
review
aimed
comprehensively
investigate
existing
recent
associated
with
among
people.
Methods.
We
utilized
Arksey
O’Malley’s
framework
study.
A
systematic
literature
search
was
performed
across
multiple
databases,
namely,
PubMed,
Scopus,
Google
Scholar,
targeting
publications
from
2018
2023.
Selected
studies
were
then
rigorously
examined
based
on
predefined
inclusion
exclusion
criteria,
followed
by
in-depth
thematic
analysis.
Results.
Of
initial
406
identified
studies,
72
included
final
review.
The
analysis
underscored
enduring
physical
medical
issues,
psychological
difficulties,
socioeconomic
obstacles,
policy-related
challenges.
Meanwhile,
noted
several
areas,
including
technology,
medicine,
social
societal
facets,
policy.
Conclusions.
Despite
noteworthy
improvements
individuals,
continued
presence
substantial
emphasizes
need
more
targeted
initiatives.
These
results
suggest
immediate
requirement
revising
policies
implementing
interventions
that
specifically
address
challenges,
a
particular
emphasis
ensuring
equitable
care
access,
effectively
managing
chronic
conditions,
enhancing
training
geriatric
professionals.
comprehensive
serves
as
roadmap
guiding
future
research
shaping
directions
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
34(1)
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
ABSTRACT
China
is
the
country
with
largest
population
of
older
persons.
Depression
most
common
mental
health
issue
among
adults,
a
trend
expected
to
increase
as
societies
continue
age.
With
global
in
depression
and
depressive
symptoms
this
demographic,
resulting
disease
burden
poses
significant
challenge
social
care
systems
China.
To
map,
summarise
examine
empirical
literature
on
prevalence
factors
associated
Chinese
an
integrative
review
was
conducted
informed
by
guidelines
Whittemore
Knafl.
The
search
encompassed
EMBASE,
SCOPUS,
CINAHL,
Web
Science,
PubMed,
PsycINFO,
SocINDEX,
National
Knowledge
Infrastructure
Database
Wanfang
Database.
included
65
studies,
29
English
36
Chinese.
reported
or
adults
3.78%–84.3%.
Based
biopsychosocial
model,
were
clustered
follows:
biological
(physical
health,
disability,
drug
effects,
gender,
age,
diets,
physical
activities),
psychological
(self‐esteem,
coping
skills,
trauma,
emotions,
beliefs,
hobbies,
lifestyle)
(family
relationships,
peers,
family
circumstances,
school,
residential
areas,
support,
structure).
This
synthesised
research
China,
highlighting
varying
across
diverse
geographical
locations.
Given
high
certain
cohorts,
early
identification
assessment
essential
reducing
burden.
use
model
provided
theoretical
lens
holistic
way.
Thus,
furthering
understanding
that
require
close
consideration
future
practice
innovations
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: May 22, 2024
Introduction
It
remains
unclear
whether
depressive
symptoms
are
associated
with
increased
all-cause
mortality
and
to
what
extent
chronic
disease
mortality.
The
study
aims
explore
the
relationship
between
mortality,
how
may,
in
turn,
affect
among
Chinese
middle-aged
older
people
through
diseases.
Methods
Data
were
collected
from
China
Health
Retirement
Longitudinal
Study
(CHARLS).
This
cohort
involved
13,855
individuals
Wave
1
(2011)
6
(2020)
of
CHARLS,
which
is
a
nationally
representative
survey
that
collects
information
residents
ages
45
intrinsic
mechanisms
Center
for
Epidemiological
Studies
Depression
Scale
(CES-D-10)
was
validated
CHARLS.
Covariates
included
socioeconomic
variables,
living
habits,
self-reported
history
Kaplan–Meier
curves
depicted
rates
by
symptom
levels,
Cox
proportional
hazards
regression
models
estimating
hazard
ratios
(HRs)
Results
Out
total
participants
included,
median
(
Q
1,
3)
age
58.00
(51.00,
63.00)
years.
Adjusted
all
covariates,
adults
had
higher
rate
(HR
=
1.20
[95%
CI,
1.09–1.33]).
An
observed
55–64
years
old
1.23
1.03–1.47])
more
than
65
1.32
1.18–1.49]),
agricultural
Hukou
1.44,
1.30–1.59]),
nonagricultural
workload
1.81
1.61–2.03]).
Depressive
risks
patients
hypertension
1.19
1.00–1.40]),
diabetes
1.41[95%
1.02–1.95]),
arthritis
1.29
1.09–1.51]).
Conclusion
raise
risk,
particularly
those
aged
55
above,
rural
household
registration
(agricultural
Hukou),
workers,
hypertension,
diabetes,
arthritis.
Our
findings
longitudinal
data
this
offer
valuable
insights
interventions
targeting
depression,
such
as
early
detection,
integrated
care
management,
healthy
lifestyles;
community
support
may
help
reduce
people.
BMC Geriatrics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
With
the
aging
of
society,
cognitive
impairment
in
elderly
people
is
becoming
increasingly
common
and
has
caused
major
public
health
problems.
The
screening
its
related
influencing
factors
can
aid
development
relevant
intervention
improvement
strategies.
In
this
study,
stratified
random
cluster
sampling
was
used
to
conduct
a
cross-sectional
survey
individuals
aged
65
years
Chengdu,
Sichuan
Province,
through
an
electronic
questionnaire
from
November
2022
2023.
Descriptive
analysis
logistic
regression
were
investigate
factors.
Among
16,609
people,
7524
(45.3%)
males
9085
(54.7%)
females,
with
average
age
73.6
±
6.5
(age
range
65–101
years).
education
5.9
6.2
years,
proportion
13.1%.
increasing
age,
risk
increased
significantly.
for
included
advanced
hypertension,
heart
disease,
diabetes,
cerebrovascular
depressive
symptoms,
anxiety
while
protective
higher
level,
married
status,
greater
life
satisfaction.
Cognitive
Chengdu
serious.
We
intervene
improve
by
controlling
blood
pressure
sugar,
treating
symptoms
developing
community
colleges
satisfaction
life.
Journal of Advanced Nursing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
ABSTRACT
Aims
To
explore
the
relationship
between
neighbourhood
environments
and
mental
health
by
integrating
subjective
objective
perspectives.
Design
A
cross‐sectional
study.
Methods
From
September
2023
to
January
2024,
adult
residents
at
physical
examination
centers
of
two
public
hospitals
in
China
completed
measurements
environment,
depressive
anxiety
symptoms,
psychological
stress,
socio‐demographic
characteristics.
Geographic
information
systems
(GIS)
were
employed
extract
environmental
data
including
parks,
bus
stops,
sports
facilities,
leisure
residential
housing,
restaurants,
food
retail
street
connectivity
within
a
buffer
zone
500‐m
radius
participants'
areas.
Data
analysed
using
univariate
multiple
logistic
regression
analyses.
Results
This
study
included
438
participants
(mean
age,
36.98
±
11.05
years;
55.3%
female).
The
mean
scores
for
depression,
anxiety,
stress
3.55
2.99,
3.16
2.91,
13.11
4.88,
respectively.
total
score
environment
was
78.33
10.63,
with
each
dimension
ranging
from
5.14
23.76.
After
adjusting
potential
confounders,
higher
on
density
facility
statistically
significantly
associated
reduced
risk
symptoms
stress.
Additionally,
walking
social
cohesion
symptoms.
Conclusions
found
that
environments,
cohesion,
facilities
independently
China.
Implications
findings
provide
valuable
insights
healthcare
providers
consider
specific
health‐related
factors
develop
tailored
interventions
promote
residents.
Impact
Understanding
is
crucial
developing
effective
intervention
strategies,
preventing
issues,
enhancing
quality
care,
advancing
policies
research.
Reporting
Method
reported
following
strengthening
reporting
observational
studies
epidemiology
(STROBE)
guidelines.
Patient
or
Public
Contribution
No
patient
contribution.
BIO Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
152, P. 01032 - 01032
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
phenomenon
of
an
increasing
older
adult
population
requires
attention
to
various
health
problems,
especially
mental
issues
such
as
anxiety,
which
is
often
overlooked.
Anxiety
in
adults
can
significantly
impact
their
quality
life.
One
promising
approach
managing
anxiety
art
therapy.
This
study
aims
evaluate
the
effectiveness
therapy
reducing
within
community.
research
used
a
pre-experimental
design
with
one-group
pre-post-test
model.
sample
consisted
35
participants
aged
60
years
and
who
met
inclusion
criteria,
namely
ability
use
upper
extremities
for
activities
no
physical
or
disorders
that
would
prevent
participation
Participants
were
selected
through
accidental
sampling.
Participants’
was
measured
using
Geriatric
Scale
(GAS),
consists
25
items,
before
after
four
weeks
intervention.
intervention
conducted
two
sessions
per
week
weeks,
totaling
eight
sessions.
Each
session
involved
expressive
arts
designed
help
express
themselves
alleviate
anxiety.
results
descriptive
analysis
showed
25.7%
experienced
mild
65.7%
moderate
8.6%
severe
After
therapy,
Wilcoxon
test
significant
reduction
(p=0.000).
demonstrates
effective
adults.
Therefore,
be
integrated
nonpharmacological
beneficial
improving
life
applied
by
professionals
community
workers.