Sensorimotor Function and Mild Cognitive Impairment Risk
Author Information
Author(s): Wanigatunga Amal, Wang Hang, Davoudi Anis, Dougherty Ryan, Tian Qu, Simonsick Eleanor, Gross Alden, Schrack Jennifer
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Hypothesis
Higher sensorimotor functioning is associated with lower odds of mild cognitive impairment.
Conclusion
The study found that better sensorimotor functioning is linked to a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment.
Supporting Evidence
- Sensorimotor functioning was assessed using six indicators.
- Higher sensorimotor functioning was linked to lower odds of MCI in both studies.
- The study included participants from the ARIC and BLSA studies.
Takeaway
If you can move and sense things well, you're less likely to have problems with thinking as you get older.
Methodology
The study used confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling on data from two cohort studies.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional, so it cannot determine causality.
Participant Demographics
Participants were from two studies: ARIC and BLSA, with a total of 1613 individuals.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95%CI: 40%-68% for ARIC; 95%CI: 24%-60% for BLSA
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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