Publications by authors named "Lichong Lai"
Survey on the Current Status of Elderly Health Services in 1,305 Medical Institutions in Guangxi.
Risk Manag Healthc Policy
October 2024
Objective: To investigate the current status of elderly health services in medical institutions at all levels within Guangxi Province, China.
Methods: Using a purposeful sampling method, a questionnaire survey was conducted from July 24, 2023 to October 24, 2023 on the general situation, human resources, rehabilitation medicine, nursing services, and the development of hospice care at 1305 medical institutions in Guangxi.
Results: Among the surveyed 1305 medical institutions in Guangxi, 172 (13.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate the connection between multiple chronic conditions (MCC), mental health, and cognitive function in older adults, proposing that depressive symptoms mediate the relationship between chronic diseases and cognitive impairment.
- Conducted in Guangxi, China, the research evaluated over 11,500 participants aged 65 and older, finding that 26.53% had MCC, with hypertension and diabetes being the most prevalent combination of chronic diseases.
- The results indicated that high rates of depression (12.9%) and cognitive impairment (27.4%) exist among older adults, with factors like female gender, older age, urban residency, and lower education levels being associated with these issues; importantly, the study concluded that addressing depression could help