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The Effects of Osteoarthritis on Depressive Symptomatology Among Older U.S. Military Veterans.

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Title: The Effects of Osteoarthritis on Depressive Symptomatology Among Older U.S. Military Veterans.
Authors: Burant, Christopher J.1 cxb43@case.edu, Graham, Gregory C.2, Deimling, Gary3, Kresevic, Denise4, Kahana, Eva3, Wykle, May1, Kwoh, C. Kent5, Ibrahim, Said A.6
Source: International Journal of Aging & Human Development. Apr2023, Vol. 96 Issue 3, p267-284. 18p.
Subject Terms: *Mental depression, Structural equation modeling, Psychology of veterans, Severity of illness index, Osteoarthritis, Research funding, Chi-squared test, Descriptive statistics, Health equity, Causal models, Secondary analysis, Disease complications
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability among older adults. By 2050, approximately 60 million will suffer from arthritis adding up to a total societal cost of $65 billion. Chronic illnesses resulting in pain, and functional decline have been associated with depression in previous studies. A causal model was developed and tested using structural equation modeling that examined depression scores of 503 older (age 50-85), male Veterans with moderate to severe symptomatic OA of the knee\hip. The results of the structural equation modeling produced a final model of depressive symptomatology that fit the data well (Chi square = 12.23, DF = 11, p =.346; TLI =.99; CFI = 1.00; RMSEA =.02). The findings indicate the central role that OA severity (pain, stiffness, and functional difficulties) plays in the mental health of older Veterans in terms of the level of reported depressive symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability among older adults. By 2050, approximately 60 million will suffer from arthritis adding up to a total societal cost of $65 billion. Chronic illnesses resulting in pain, and functional decline have been associated with depression in previous studies. A causal model was developed and tested using structural equation modeling that examined depression scores of 503 older (age 50-85), male Veterans with moderate to severe symptomatic OA of the knee\hip. The results of the structural equation modeling produced a final model of depressive symptomatology that fit the data well (Chi square = 12.23, DF = 11, p =.346; TLI =.99; CFI = 1.00; RMSEA =.02). The findings indicate the central role that OA severity (pain, stiffness, and functional difficulties) plays in the mental health of older Veterans in terms of the level of reported depressive symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:00914150
DOI:10.1177/00914150221084952