Illness perception, family resilience, and emotional distress among hospitalized older adults with multimorbidity in Xinjiang, China: a latent profile and mediation analysis - Report - MDSpire
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Exploring Illness Perception, Family Resilience, and Emotional Distress in Hospitalized Older Adults with Multimorbidity in Xinjiang, China: A Latent Profile and Mediation Study
Clinical Report: Exploring Illness Perception and Family Resilience in Older Adults
Overview
This study identifies distinct illness perception profiles among hospitalized older adults with multimorbidity and highlights the mediating role of family resilience in the relationship between illness perception and emotional distress.
Background
Older adults with multimorbidity often face significant psychological challenges, including anxiety and depression. Understanding the factors that contribute to emotional distress, such as illness perception and family resilience, is crucial for this population.
Data Highlights
Illness Perception Profile
Percentage
Low
32.6%
Moderate
47.6%
High
19.8%
Key Findings
Three distinct illness perception profiles identified: low (32.6%), moderate (47.6%), and high (19.8%).
Family resilience partially mediates the relationship between moderate illness perception and anxiety (indirect effect = 0.510).
Family resilience also mediates the relationship between moderate illness perception and depression (indirect effect = 0.450).
High illness perception correlates with increased anxiety (indirect effect = 1.263) and depression (indirect effect = 1.114).
Significant emotional distress is prevalent among older adults with multimorbidity.
Clinical Implications
The findings highlight the importance of assessing family resilience in older adults with multimorbidity.
Conclusion
This study identifies the heterogeneity of illness perception among older adults with multimorbidity and the role of family resilience in the relationship with emotional distress.
