The Mediating Effect of Depressive Symptoms on the Relationship between Activity Engagement and Cognitive Function among Older Adults.
Purpose: Engaging in activities in later life is beneficial for maintaining cognitive function. This study examined whether depressive symptoms mediate the relationship between activity engagement and cognitive function among older adults. Methods: A secondary data analysis was conducted using the 2...
| Publicado en: | Research in Community & Public Health Nursing (RCPHN) Vol. 36; no. 3; pp. 328 - 339 |
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Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
Sep2025
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