Liang Feng1, Ma Shwe Zin Nyunt1, Qi Gao1, Lei Feng1, Tih Shih Lee2, Tung Tsoi3, Mei Sian Chong4,5, Wee Shiong Lim4,5, Simon Collinson6, Philip Yap7, Keng Bee Yap8, Tze Pin Ng1. 1. Gerontology Research Programme, Department of Psychological Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore. 2. Neuroscience and Behavioral Disorders Program, Duke-National University of Singapore Graduate Medical School, Singapore. 3. Department of Psychological Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore. 4. Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing and. 5. Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore. 6. Department of Psychology, National University of Singapore, Singapore. 7. Department of Geriatric Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore. 8. Department of Geriatric Medicine, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore.
Abstract
Background: The independent and combined effects of physical and cognitive domains of frailty in predicting the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia are not firmly established. Methods: This study included cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses of physical frailty (Cardiovascular Health Study criteria), cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination [MMSE]), and neurocognitive disorder (DSM-5 criteria) among 1,575 community-living Chinese older adults from the Singapore Longitudinal Ageing Studies. Results: At baseline, 2% were frail, 32% were prefrail, and 9% had cognitive impairment (MMSE score < 23). Frailty at baseline was significantly associated with prevalent cognitive impairment. Physical frailty categories were not significantly associated with incident NCD, but continuous physical frailty score and MMSE score showed significant individual and joint associations with incident mild NCD and dementia. Compared with those who were robust and cognitively normal, prefrail or frail old adults without cognitive impairment had no increased risk of incident NCD, but elevated odds of association with incident NCD were observed for robust with cognitive impairment (odds ratio [OR] = 4.04, p < .001), prefrail with cognitive impairment (OR = 2.22, p = .044), and especially for frail with cognitive impairment (OR = 6.37, p = .005). The prevalence of co-existing frailty and cognitive impairment (cognitive frailty) was 1% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.5-1.4), but was higher among participants aged 75 and older at 5.0% (95% CI: 1.8-8.1). Conclusions: Physical frailty is associated with increased prevalence and incidence of cognitive impairment, and co-existing physical frailty and cognitive impairment confers additionally greater risk of incident NCD.
Background: The independent and combined effects of physical and cognitive domains of frailty in predicting the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia are not firmly established. Methods: This study included cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses of physical frailty (Cardiovascular Health Study criteria), cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination [MMSE]), and neurocognitive disorder (DSM-5 criteria) among 1,575 community-living Chinese older adults from the Singapore Longitudinal Ageing Studies. Results: At baseline, 2% were frail, 32% were prefrail, and 9% had cognitive impairment (MMSE score < 23). Frailty at baseline was significantly associated with prevalent cognitive impairment. Physical frailty categories were not significantly associated with incident NCD, but continuous physical frailty score and MMSE score showed significant individual and joint associations with incident mild NCD and dementia. Compared with those who were robust and cognitively normal, prefrail or frail old adults without cognitive impairment had no increased risk of incident NCD, but elevated odds of association with incident NCD were observed for robust with cognitive impairment (odds ratio [OR] = 4.04, p < .001), prefrail with cognitive impairment (OR = 2.22, p = .044), and especially for frail with cognitive impairment (OR = 6.37, p = .005). The prevalence of co-existing frailty and cognitive impairment (cognitive frailty) was 1% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.5-1.4), but was higher among participants aged 75 and older at 5.0% (95% CI: 1.8-8.1). Conclusions: Physical frailty is associated with increased prevalence and incidence of cognitive impairment, and co-existing physical frailty and cognitive impairment confers additionally greater risk of incident NCD.
Authors: Brian Downer; Soham Al Snih; Bret T Howrey; Mukaila A Raji; Kyriakos S Markides; Kenneth J Ottenbacher Journal: Aging Ment Health Date: 2018-11-24 Impact factor: 3.658
Authors: Chathur Acharya; Melanie B White; Andrew Fagan; Richard K Sterling; R Todd Stravitz; Puneet Puri; Michael Fuchs; Velimir Luketic; Arun J Sanyal; James B Wade; HoChong Gilles; Douglas M Heuman; Felicia Tinsley; Scott Matherly; Hannah Lee; Mohammad S Siddiqui; Leroy R Thacker; Jasmohan S Bajaj Journal: Dig Dis Sci Date: 2020-04-22 Impact factor: 3.199