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Kleyton T Santos¹, Marcos H Fernandes, Luciana A Reis

¹Center for Epidemiologic Studies of Aging, Department of Health, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia-UESB, Jequié, BA, Brasil.

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Depression in older adults is linked to poorer motor skills, increasing functional limitations. This study highlights the inverse relationship between depressive symptoms and physical performance in the elderly.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Neuroscience
Public Health

Background:

Growing incidence of depression among the elderly population.
Depression significantly impairs motor skills and physical function in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between depressive symptoms and motor performance.
Focus on community-dwelling elderly individuals.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional study of 316 community-dwelling elders.
Utilized socio-demographic data, motor performance tests, physical activity levels, and the Geriatric Depression Scale.
Statistical analysis included Mann-Whitney U test, chi-square, Spearman correlation, and Poisson regression.

Main Results:

A negative association was observed between depressive symptoms and motor performance across all tested motor skills.
Elderly individuals with depressive symptoms exhibited 58% to 82% greater functional limitations compared to non-depressed individuals.
This association remained consistent regardless of gender, age, literacy, income, or physical activity levels.

Conclusions:

An inverse relationship exists between depressive symptoms and motor performance in the elderly.
Depressive symptoms are a significant factor contributing to reduced motor function and increased functional limitations in older adults.