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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Physical therapy

Background:

  • Major depressive disorder (MDD) is prevalent in older adults.
  • Functional capacity decline is a concern in the elderly population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess functional capacity (locomotion, motor skills) in older adults with MDD.
  • To analyze the impact of physical activity on mood and cognition in this group.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 71 older adults with mild/moderate depression (GDS <24).
  • Physical capacity assessed via Timed Up and Go (TUG), Single Leg Stance (SLS), and 30-Second Chair Stand Test (30sCST).
  • Spearman's correlation analyzed the link between depressive symptoms and physical capacity.

Main Results:

  • Significant reductions in physical capacity were observed in the MDD group.
  • Greater depressive symptom severity correlated with poorer functional capacity (SLS OP, 30sCST).
  • Higher BMI and female sex were associated with reduced physical capacity.

Conclusions:

  • Depression significantly contributes to functional capacity deterioration in older adults.
  • Physical interventions should be integrated into MDD treatment plans for the elderly.