The relationships between multimorbidity, depressive symptoms, health service utilization, and activities of daily living among the elderly in China
This study found that multimorbidity, depressive symptoms, and HSU significantly influence ADL function among elderly Chinese adults, with depressive symptoms showing a strong mediating effect. The findings highlight the need to manage multimorbidity, address mental health, and optimize healthcare use to enhance geriatric care and quality of life.
Authors
- Wenyun Zhang
- Shan Xiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3667-7262)
- Min Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8269-4442)
- Ying Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1519-5029)
- Lingqian Bao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8942-8436)
- Yubo Xing
- Yudie Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1857-1995)
Institutions
- Hangzhou Normal University (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0333923
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00