Shuzhen Zhu|Jie Hu|Jimmy T. Efird
Role of social support in cognitive function among elders
Hubei University of Medicine|Wuhan University|University of North Carolina at Greensboro|East Carolina University|Hubei University of Medicine|Wuhan University|University of North Carolina at Greensboro|East Carolina University|Hubei University of Medicine|Wuhan University|University of North Carolina at Greensboro|East Carolina University
aims objectives examine cognitive function relationships demographic characteristics social support among elders central china background cognitive decline prevalent among elders studies explored relationship social support cognitive function among elders design crosssectional descriptive correlational study methods quasirandom point reference sample 120 elders residing central china recruited study instruments used included sociodemographic questionnaire multidimensional scale perceived social support minimental state examination hierarchical multiple regression performed examine relationships among demographic variables social support cognitive function results age education social support accounted 452 variance cognitive function family support strongest predictor cognitive function elders higher educational levels family support better cognitive function relevance clinical practice community healthcare providers consolidate social support among elders china use family support interventions reduce delay cognitive decline especially among increased age illiterate conclusion elders higher educational level family support better cognitive function levels interventions include family support needed improve cognitive function among elders china