Factors Associated With Cognitive Status in the Elderly

Investigation of Factors Associated With Cognitive Status in the Elderly

The aim of this study was to investigate the factors related to cognitive status in elderly individuals living in the community. A total of 841 elderly (female: 422, male: 419) living in the community were included in this cross-sectional study. The sociodemographic information of the elderly was recorded. In addition, cognitive status, quality of life, depression and musculoskeletal pain were questioned. The classification and regression tree analysis was used to identify factors associated with cognitive status. Age, depression, quality of life, neck pain, and headache were determinative on the cognitive status of the elderly. Knowing the factors related to cognitive status in elderly individuals living in the community is very important in terms of early diagnosis of factors that may affect the quality of life of these individuals.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the factors related to cognitive status in elderly individuals living in the community.

Methods: A total of 841 elderly (female: 422, male: 419) living in the community were included in this cross-sectional study. The sociodemographic information of the elderly was recorded. In addition, cognitive status, quality of life, depression and musculoskeletal pain were questioned. The classification and regression tree analysis was used to identify factors associated with cognitive status.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants over the age of 65,
• Living at home,
• Not having mental and communication problems that would prevent the evaluations,
• Volunteering to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Central nervous system diseases affecting cognitive functions.