The relationship between disability, anxiety and depression in older adults with chronic disease comorbidities: the mediating role of frailty
Frailty serves as a critical mediator between disability, anxiety and depression in older adults with chronic disease comorbidity. Targeted interventions addressing disability and frailty may significantly mitigate anxiety and depression, thereby improving mental health and quality of life in this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Yunting Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5084-3133)
- Yan Xiong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6130-5842)
- Heting Liang
- Shaoting Yang
- Hui‐Ju Wen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1268-3120)
- Yumeng Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3194-347X)
- Xiaoli Yuan
- Zhixia Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9283-0439)
- Qingyun Mao
Institutions
- Zunyi Medical University (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2025-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06610-4
- Primary Topic
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00