Exploring geriatric syndromes among physically disabled older adults: A network analysis

IF 2.5 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Geriatric Nursing Pub Date : 2025-01-25 DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.01.013

Qingyang Hu BS , Yixuan Zeng BS , Lingying Cai BS , Hong Liang PhD , Juan Lv MSN, RN , Jingjing Luo PhD , Yan Liang PhD.

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Abstract

Objective

To explore the network structure of common geriatric syndromes and conditions in physically disabled older adults.

Methods

We chose fourteen common geriatric syndromes and conditions from the dataset and estimated networks with the partial correlation network method. We tested the stability and accuracy of the network using the package “bootnet” in R software.

Results

The common geriatric syndromes and conditions were positively connected within the network, and strong connections emerged between chronic pain and dyspnea, and urinary incontinence and vision impairment. Polypharmacy, chronic pain, cognitive impairment and urinary incontinence were strongly and directly connected with the network.

Conclusion

Healthcare professionals, caregivers, and older adults should pay more attention to the occurrence and development of these four syndromes as well as the interactions between the different syndromes during intervention planning. Interventions targeting multiple geriatric syndromes or a factor common to various syndromes may be more feasible and more effective.

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Geriatric Nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

3.80

自引率

7.40%

发文量

257

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults. The journal''s peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum. Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics. The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.