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Association Between Cognitive Function and Emotion, Sleep, Frailty, and Nutrition in Hospitalized Patients.
Nan Wang1, Qunying Zhang1, Peng Li1
1Department of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China.
Brain and Behavior
|November 28, 2024
Summary
Cognitive function in elderly patients is linked to mood, sleep, and education. Improving these factors, especially for elderly women, may help prevent cognitive decline.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Cognitive Science
- Public Health
Background:
- China's aging population presents a growing challenge with increased rates of cognitive impairment in the elderly.
- Cognitive impairment in older adults is a significant public health concern demanding comprehensive investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the relationship between cognitive function and various factors including emotion, sleep, frailty, nutrition, and clinical variables in hospitalized geriatric patients.
- To identify key risk factors contributing to cognitive impairment in the elderly population, considering age and sex differences.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1121 hospitalized geriatric patients from August 2023 to April 2024.
- Cognitive function assessed using Mini-Mental State Examination and Montreal Cognitive Assessment scales.
- Sleep quality, anxiety, and depression evaluated using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Hamilton Anxiety Scale, and Hamilton Depression Scale, respectively.
Main Results:
- Significant sex and age-related differences were observed in cognition, emotion, and sleep quality.
- Factors independently associated with cognitive impairment included age, education level, working status, hemoglobin levels, activities of daily living, Hamilton Depression Scale scores, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores.
Conclusions:
- Superior cognitive function in geriatric patients correlates with better mood, sleep, nutrition, higher education, and social engagement.
- Interventions focusing on education, sleep improvement, emotional regulation, anemia prevention, and lifestyle adjustments can help mitigate cognitive deficits.
- Elderly female patients warrant particular attention in cognitive health strategies.
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