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Exploring the Relationship Between Different Pain Patterns and Depressive Symptom Among Older Koreans: Using Latent
Kyu-Hyoung Jeong1, Hye-Gyeong Son2, Sunghee Kim3
1Department of Social Welfare, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.
Psychiatry Investigation
|April 22, 2025
Summary
Pain changes in older Koreans were categorized into low-stable and high-increasing types. The high-increasing pain significantly correlated with depressive symptoms, highlighting the need for targeted interventions for vulnerable populations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Pain Management
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Chronic pain is prevalent in older adults.
- Understanding pain trajectories is crucial for effective interventions.
- Depressive symptoms are a significant concern in the elderly population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct patterns of pain change in older Korean adults.
- To examine the association between pain trajectories and depressive symptoms.
- To inform targeted pain management strategies for vulnerable elderly groups.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (2010-2018).
- Inclusion of 1,359 participants aged 65 and older.
- Application of latent growth and growth mixture modeling to categorize pain changes.
Main Results:
- Two pain change trajectories were identified: low-stable and high-increasing.
- The high-increasing pain group exhibited a stronger association with depressive symptoms.
- The high-increasing group comprised more females, individuals with lower income and education, and rural residents.
Conclusions:
- Early pain diagnosis and intervention are critical for older adults.
- Specific attention should be given to vulnerable populations at high risk for pain.
- Interventions should focus on providing effective pain management for at-risk elderly individuals.
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