Discover how age influences the connection between physical health deterioration and emotional distress in older Japanese patients after acute care, shedding light on the importance of tailored rehabilitation strategies.
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Moderating effect of age on the relationship between physical health loss and emotional distress post-acute care in Japanese older hospitalized patients.
Shinozaki et al., BMC Geriatr 2024
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-04814-8
This study investigates the relationship between physical health loss and emotional distress among older inpatients post-acute care, focusing on how this relationship may vary with age. Utilizing data from 590 hospitalized patients aged ≥65 years, the research assessed emotional distress, post-acute care physical and cognitive function, with preadmission physical function reported by patients’ family members. Through a one-way ANOVA and correlation analysis segmented by age group, followed by a hierarchical multiple regression analysis, findings revealed a significant negative correlation between physical function and emotional distress in younger age groups (65-79 and 80-84 years), but not in older groups (85-89, and ≥90 years). The mean GDS-15 score was 6.7 ± 3.8, indicating varying levels of emotional distress across participants. The study concludes that age moderates the impact of physical health loss on emotional distress, with younger patients showing a stronger association between poor physical function and higher emotional distress compared to older patients. This highlights the importance of considering age in managing the mental health of older adults post-acute care.