Temporal Dynamics and Bidirectional Longitudinal Association Between Physical Function and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults
Reduced physical function and depressive symptoms are associated bidirectionally over time of a similar magnitude. Understanding this reciprocal association is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies for physical and mental health conditions.
Authors
- Belayneh Mengist (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0363-8777)
- Mohammadreza Mohebbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9713-7211)
- Joanne C Ryan
- John J Mcneil
- Suzanne Gaye Orchard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0211-3183)
- M. Berk
- Julie A. Pasco
- Robyn L. Woods
- Mojtaba Lotfaliany
- Bruno Agustini
- Alice J. Owen
Institutions
- Deakin University (AU)
- Western Health (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
- Debre Markos University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle
- Published
- 2026-01-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.70223
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Deakin University
- Monash University
- National Institutes of Health
- Medical Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council
- National Cancer Institute