Independent and synergistic effects of pain, insomnia, and depression on falls among older adults: a longitudinal study.

Yuxiao LiMinhui LiuXiaocao SunTianxue HouSiyuan TangSarah L Szanton

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2020)

Pain and depressive symptoms independently predict falls, but synergistic effects seem absent. Further research is needed to develop effective strategies for reducing falls in older adults, particularly with pain and depressive symptoms.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
sleep quality
social support
community dwelling
physical activity
spinal cord injury
drug delivery