The impact of sensory impairment on cognitive performance, quality of life, depression, and loneliness in older adults

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - Tập 35 Số 4 - Trang 358-364 - 2020
Deepashini Harithasan1, Siti Zamratol Mai Sarah Mukari2, Wan Syafira Ishak3,2, Suzana Shahar3, Wong Lai Yeong4
1Physiotherapy Programme and Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2Institute of Ear, Hearing and Speech, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3Center of Healthy Aging and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between sensory impairment (hearing loss only, vision loss only, and dual sensory impairment [DSI]) and depression, loneliness, quality of life, and cognitive performance in older adults.MethodsA total of 229 community‐dwelling older adults aged 60 years or older participated in this study. Variables were measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS‐15), Revised University of California at Los Angeles Loneliness Scale (R‐UCLA), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and Mini‐Mental State Examination (MMSE).ResultsThere was an independent association between DSI and quality of life (P < .05) and between DSI and hearing loss alone and cognitive function (P < .05) in older adults. In addition, higher education was associated with better quality of life and cognitive function.ConclusionsDSI is a significant factor affecting the quality of life and cognitive function in older adults. Sociodemographic factors such as education play an important role in improving quality of life and cognitive function. Thus, increasing the awareness of this disability is important to ensure that older adults receive the necessary support services and rehabilitation to improve their level of independence.

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International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

Tập 35 Số 4

358-364

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