Impact of absence of subjective memory complaints on characteristics of meaningful occupations in community-dwelling older people
Background: Subjective memory complaints increase with age, leading to limitations in daily life. Subjective memory complaints should be considered from the perspective of occupations closely related to daily life. This study investigated the association between the absence of subjective memory comp...
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| author | Katsushi Yokoi Nobuyuki Miyai Yukiko Sougawa Sonomi Hattori Miyoko Utsumi Megumi Nakamura Mikio Arita |
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| description | Background: Subjective memory complaints increase with age, leading to limitations in daily life. Subjective memory complaints should be considered from the perspective of occupations closely related to daily life. This study investigated the association between the absence of subjective memory complaints and characteristics of meaningful occupations. In this study, occupation is defined not only as work but, more broadly, as important activities individuals perform. Study design: A community-based cross-sectional study. Methods: This study included 259 community-dwelling older people (aged 73.9 ± 5.8 years, 100 males and 159 females) with Mini-Mental State Examination-Japanese scores ≥25. Subjective memory complaints were assessed using a question from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Questionnaires on meaningful occupations (number, frequency, continuation, performance, and satisfaction) were administered. Logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the association between the absence of subjective memory complaints and occupational characteristics, adjusting for age, education, body mass index, alcohol consumption, smoking status, and disease status as covariates. Results: Of the 259 participants, 131 (50.6 %) had no subjective memory complaints. Occupational performance was associated with the absence of subjective memory complaints, with an adjusted odds ratio of 1.53 (95 %CI = 0.99–2.36) for males. Occupational satisfaction was significantly associated with the absence of subjective memory complaints, with an adjusted odds ratio of 1.39 (95 %CI = 1.02–1.90) for females. Conclusion: The absence of SMCs appears to be associated with positive subjective occupational performance and satisfaction; however, further research, including an exploration of gender differences and potential associations, is needed. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e2a28df286844265bb8689a2745d9e192025-08-20T03:12:28ZengElsevierArchives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus2950-30782025-06-012210015810.1016/j.aggp.2025.100158Impact of absence of subjective memory complaints on characteristics of meaningful occupations in community-dwelling older peopleKatsushi Yokoi0Nobuyuki Miyai1Yukiko Sougawa2Sonomi Hattori3Miyoko Utsumi4Megumi Nakamura5Mikio Arita6Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, 3-7-30, Habikino, Habikino-shi, Osaka 583-8555, Japan; Corresponding author at: Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, 3-7-30, Hbikino, Hbikino-shi, Osaka 583-8555, Japan.Wakayama Medical University School of Health and Nursing Science, 580, Mikazura, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 641-0011 JapanWakayama Medical University School of Health and Nursing Science, 580, Mikazura, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 641-0011 JapanWakayama Medical University School of Health and Nursing Science, 580, Mikazura, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 641-0011 JapanWakayama Faculty Nursing, Tokyo Healthcare University, 4-20, Komatubaratoori, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 640-8269, JapanGraduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, 3-7-30, Habikino, Habikino-shi, Osaka 583-8555, JapanSumiya Rehabilitation Hospital, 10-1, Noujou, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 640-8344, JapanBackground: Subjective memory complaints increase with age, leading to limitations in daily life. Subjective memory complaints should be considered from the perspective of occupations closely related to daily life. This study investigated the association between the absence of subjective memory complaints and characteristics of meaningful occupations. In this study, occupation is defined not only as work but, more broadly, as important activities individuals perform. Study design: A community-based cross-sectional study. Methods: This study included 259 community-dwelling older people (aged 73.9 ± 5.8 years, 100 males and 159 females) with Mini-Mental State Examination-Japanese scores ≥25. Subjective memory complaints were assessed using a question from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Questionnaires on meaningful occupations (number, frequency, continuation, performance, and satisfaction) were administered. Logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the association between the absence of subjective memory complaints and occupational characteristics, adjusting for age, education, body mass index, alcohol consumption, smoking status, and disease status as covariates. Results: Of the 259 participants, 131 (50.6 %) had no subjective memory complaints. Occupational performance was associated with the absence of subjective memory complaints, with an adjusted odds ratio of 1.53 (95 %CI = 0.99–2.36) for males. Occupational satisfaction was significantly associated with the absence of subjective memory complaints, with an adjusted odds ratio of 1.39 (95 %CI = 1.02–1.90) for females. Conclusion: The absence of SMCs appears to be associated with positive subjective occupational performance and satisfaction; however, further research, including an exploration of gender differences and potential associations, is needed.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950307825000402Subjective memory complaintsMeaningful occupationsOccupational performanceOccupational satisfactionCommunity-dwelling older people |
| spellingShingle | Katsushi Yokoi Nobuyuki Miyai Yukiko Sougawa Sonomi Hattori Miyoko Utsumi Megumi Nakamura Mikio Arita Impact of absence of subjective memory complaints on characteristics of meaningful occupations in community-dwelling older people Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus Subjective memory complaints Meaningful occupations Occupational performance Occupational satisfaction Community-dwelling older people |
| title | Impact of absence of subjective memory complaints on characteristics of meaningful occupations in community-dwelling older people |
| title_full | Impact of absence of subjective memory complaints on characteristics of meaningful occupations in community-dwelling older people |
| title_fullStr | Impact of absence of subjective memory complaints on characteristics of meaningful occupations in community-dwelling older people |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of absence of subjective memory complaints on characteristics of meaningful occupations in community-dwelling older people |
| title_short | Impact of absence of subjective memory complaints on characteristics of meaningful occupations in community-dwelling older people |
| title_sort | impact of absence of subjective memory complaints on characteristics of meaningful occupations in community dwelling older people |
| topic | Subjective memory complaints Meaningful occupations Occupational performance Occupational satisfaction Community-dwelling older people |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950307825000402 |
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