Moderating effect of depression on the association between pain and activities of daily living in older adults.

Kai-Ting KoShu-Han YuChun-Yi LeeHan-Yun TsengYen-Feng ChiuChao A Hsiung

Published in: Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society (2018)

Depression moderates the relation between pain and functional limitation. This knowledge may be valuable in developing effective public health and clinical management strategies to reduce functional limitation in older adults.

Keyphrases

public health
chronic pain
pain management
depressive symptoms
physical activity
neuropathic pain
sleep quality
healthcare
social support
postoperative pain
global health