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Subjective Cognitive Impairment and Affective Symptoms: A Systematic Review

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Hill, Nikki L., Mogle, Jacqueline, Wion, Rachel, Munoz, Elizabeth, DePasquale, Nicole, Yevchak, Andrea M., Parisi, Jeanine M.·2016·The Gerontologist

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PURPOSE OF STUDY: Subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) has been argued to reflect affective symptoms (i.e., depression and anxiety) rather than actual cognitive issues. Although a number of studies exist that look at the associations between SCI and affective symptoms, no review is available to aggregate this disparate literature. We addressed this gap by conducting a systematic review to better understand the relationships among SCI and affective symptoms among older adults in both community and clinical settings. DESIGN AND METHODS: We reviewed available literature per the criteria of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Weight of evidence (WoE) ratings and narrative synthesis were completed for 58 articles. RESULTS: A majority of studies focused on community-based samples (n = 40). Approximately half (53%) of the articles reviewed met high WoE criteria for the current review. Cross-sectional findings consistently identified a positive relationship among SCI and affective symptoms. Findings from available longitudinal studies (n = 9) were mixed but suggested a possible reciprocal relationship among SCI and depression. The relationship between SCI and anxiety appeared to be driven by fears over loss of function. Following consultation with health professionals, the association between SCI and anxiety was diminished or eliminated. IMPLICATIONS: Although SCI is consistently related to affective symptoms in older adults cross-sectionally, more longitudinal work is needed to understand their temporal relationship. Improved measurement of SCI would support a deeper understanding of the impact of SCI on psychological well-being.

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Authors
Hill, N. L., Mogle, J., Wion, R., Munoz, E., DePasquale, N., Yevchak, A. M., & Parisi, J. M.
Affiliations
  • Pennsylvania State University (US)
  • Johns Hopkins University (US)
Corresponding author
Hill, Nikki L.
Venue
The Gerontologist
Published
2016-06-23
Volume
56
Issue
6
Pages
e109-e127
ISSN
  • 0016-9013 (ISSN-L)
  • 1758-5341
OpenAlex
W2461875054
Cited by
277
References
103
Citations by year
2026: 28 · 2025: 44 · 2024: 37 · 2023: 22 · 2022: 40 · 2021: 33 · 2020: 27 · 2019: 21 · 2018: 15 · 2017: 8 · 2012: 1
FWCI
2.09
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • The Gerontologist (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Institute on Aging (F31AG050385)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Aging and Gerontology Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Aging, Health, and Disability
Keywords
subjective cognitive impairment, affective symptoms, depression, anxiety, older adults, bidirectional relationship, psychological well-being
MeSH terms
Affective Symptoms, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Anxiety, Depression, Humans, Independent Living, Diagnostic Self Evaluation, Cognitive Dysfunction

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