The relationship between cognitive impairment and quality of life in rural older adults with chronic diseases—parallel mediating effects of depressive symptoms and frailty
We found that cognitive impairment not only directly affects the quality of life of rural older adults with chronic diseases but also indirectly affects them through depressive symptoms and frailty. To improve the quality of life of rural older adults with chronic diseases, we should pay attention to their cognitive impairment. Simultaneously, efforts should focus on alleviating depressive symptoms and frailty in this population. Strengthening the management of chronic diseases is also essential. These steps will help us achieve the goal of healthy aging.
Authors
- Ping Dong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5546-4965)
- Xianqi Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4500-9610)
- Wenqiang Yin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7284-8359)
- Haoqi Li
- Jianwei Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7624-0981)
- Zhongming Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9378-6676)
- Y T Shi
- Mengyuan Xu
- Ziyuan Li
- Xianglan Zhuge
Institutions
- Weifang Medical University (CN)
- Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2025-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06446-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
- Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province