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  • Gerontology
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  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Multimorbidity and depression significantly impact older adults, families, and healthcare systems.
  • These conditions are complex and multifactorial, requiring in-depth investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review longitudinal studies on the association between multimorbidity and depression.
  • To identify potential biological, psychosocial, and care-related mechanisms linking these conditions.
  • To discuss challenges and future research directions in this field.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review of longitudinal epidemiological studies.
  • Analysis of study designs, inclusion criteria, and measurement of multimorbidity and depression.
  • Examination of reported biological, psychosocial, and care-related factors.

Main Results:

  • Longitudinal evidence suggests a bidirectional association between multimorbidity and depression.
  • Studies exhibit methodological heterogeneity, impacting the robustness of findings.
  • Potential linking mechanisms are proposed but require explicit verification.

Conclusions:

  • The interplay between multimorbidity and depression is complex and bidirectional.
  • Further research is crucial to elucidate underlying mechanisms and common drivers.
  • Understanding these relationships will inform strategies for promoting healthy aging.