2017, Number 6
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Rev Mex Neuroci 2017; 18 (6)
Memory subjective complaints in geriatric population and its related factors: a pilot study in Mexican population
Carrillo-Mora P, García-Juárez B, Lugo-Rodríguez Y, Moreno-Méndez EP, Cruz-Alcalá L
Language: Spanish
References: 30
Page: 20-31
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ABSTRACT
Introduction. Subjective Memory Complaints
(SMC) represent the individual’s perception of a
change in their memory. In the elderly population, a
variable frequency of 10 to 90% has been reported.
The significance of SMC is still controversial in the
geriatric population and in our country there are
no studies that have explored the frequency of
SMC and its associated factors.
Objective. To identify the frequency of SMC
using a structured questionnaire, as well as to
recognize what are their associated factors in the
elderly population.
Methods. A clinical pilot, observational, crosssectional
study was conducted. Individuals > 60
years of both sexes were included. Exclusion criteria:
diagnosis of cognitive impairment, dementia or
delirium, other neurodegenerative or psychiatric
diseases, history of traumatic brain injury or stroke
in the previous 6 months. The Spanish version of the
Subjective Memory Complaints Questionnaire, the
Folstein Mental Mini (MMSE), the Hospital Anxiety
and Depression Scale (HADS) and a questionnaire
of interest variables were applied.
Results. A total of 100 patients were included:
77 women and 23 men; with a mean age of 72.8
years; 96% of the individuals reported at least one
SMC, and 53% had significant SMC (› 5). There
was no association between SMC and MMSE, and
only a significant correlation with the anxiety and
depression scores (HADS) was shown. In addition,
high education level, reading habits and exercise
were associated with a lower number of SMC.
Conclusions: A high frequency of SMC (›
90%) was found, and these were related to the
symptoms of anxiety and depression. There was
no association with cognitive performance and it
was evidenced that education, reading habits and
regular exercise positively modulate the number of
SMC.
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