The impact of sociodemographic, psychological, and quality of life factors on dual-task performance in elderly individuals: a cross-sectional study in Iraq.

IF 2.8 3区 医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY Aging & Mental Health Pub Date : 2025-01-20 DOI:10.1080/13607863.2025.2451116
Thaer Al-Tabtabai, Ceyhun Türkmen, Nilay Şahan
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Abstract

Objective: This study aims to explore how sociodemographic, psychological, and quality of life factors impact dual-task performance among elderly individuals in Iraq.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 384 healthy community-dwelling participants aged 60 years and over, recruited from Najaf, Iraq. Data were collected using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21), Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Form (WHOQOL-BREF). Dual-task performance was assessed using the Nine-Hole Peg Test (NHPT) combined with a cognitive task of counting backward by threes. Correlation and multivariate regression analyses were conducted to determine the predictors of cognitive dual-task performance.

Results: Among the WHOQOL domains, only physical health significantly predicted dual-task performance for both dominant and non-dominant hands (β = 0.234, p = 0.041; β = 0.263, p = 0.025, respectively), underscoring the importance of physical well-being in cognitive-motor functions. Psychological factors (depression, anxiety, and stress) measured by DASS-21 did not significantly predict dual-task performance. The model explained a small part of the variance in dual-task performance, suggesting that other factors may influence these abilities in elderly individuals.

Conclusion: While psychological factors measured by DASS-21 did not significantly impact dual-task performance, the overall quality of life remained essential. These insights can inform the design of elderly care programs.

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社会人口学、心理和生活质量因素对老年人双重任务表现的影响:伊拉克的一项横断面研究。
目的:本研究旨在探讨社会人口学、心理和生活质量因素如何影响伊拉克老年人的双任务表现。方法:本横断面研究包括384名来自伊拉克纳杰夫的60岁及以上的健康社区居民。使用抑郁焦虑压力量表-21 (DASS-21)、正念注意力意识量表(MAAS)和世界卫生组织生活质量简要表(WHOQOL-BREF)收集数据。双任务表现评估使用九孔Peg测试(NHPT)结合向后数三的认知任务。通过相关分析和多元回归分析来确定认知双任务表现的预测因素。结果:在WHOQOL域中,只有身体健康状况对优势手和非优势手的双任务表现均有显著预测作用(β = 0.234, p = 0.041;β = 0.263, p = 0.025),强调身体健康在认知运动功能中的重要性。DASS-21测量的心理因素(抑郁、焦虑和压力)对双任务表现没有显著的预测作用。该模型解释了双任务表现的一小部分差异,表明其他因素可能影响老年人的这些能力。结论:虽然DASS-21测量的心理因素对双任务表现没有显著影响,但总体生活质量仍然至关重要。这些见解可以为老年人护理项目的设计提供信息。
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Aging & Mental Health
Aging & Mental Health 医学-精神病学
CiteScore
7.00
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2.90%
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176
审稿时长
4-8 weeks
期刊介绍: Aging & Mental Health provides a leading international forum for the rapidly expanding field which investigates the relationship between the aging process and mental health. The journal addresses the mental changes associated with normal and abnormal or pathological aging, as well as the psychological and psychiatric problems of the aging population. The journal also has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary and innovative approaches that explore new topics and methods. Aging & Mental Health covers the biological, psychological and social aspects of aging as they relate to mental health. In particular it encourages an integrated approach for examining various biopsychosocial processes and etiological factors associated with psychological changes in the elderly. It also emphasizes the various strategies, therapies and services which may be directed at improving the mental health of the elderly and their families. In this way the journal promotes a strong alliance among the theoretical, experimental and applied sciences across a range of issues affecting mental health and aging. The emphasis of the journal is on rigorous quantitative, and qualitative, research and, high quality innovative studies on emerging topics.
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