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Patterns of discordance of physical functioning in older persons; different associations for apathy and depression? Results from the NESDO-study.

Marieke HenstraDidi RhebergenNathalie van der VeldeNatasja van SchoorRose Mollard CollardRichard C Oude VoshaarAlmar Kok
Published in: Aging & mental health (2021)
In older persons, not indifference and diminished goal-directed activity, but negative emotions appear to underlie underestimation of one's physical capacity. Further research is needed to determine (1) to what extent targeting discordance results in actual preservation of physical functioning and (2) whether older persons with apathy and/or depression need different approaches for this purpose.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • community dwelling
  • mental health
  • middle aged
  • sleep quality
  • depressive symptoms
  • cancer therapy
  • drug delivery