Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
7. ULUSLARARASI EVDE SAĞLIK VE SOSYAL HİZMETLER KONGRESİ / 4. INTERNATIONAL HOME HEALTH AND SOCİAL SERVİCES CONGRESS, Ankara, Türkiye, 13 - 16 Kasım 2025, ss.286-287, (Özet Bildiri)
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between psychomotor performance and mood in elderly individuals receiving home health care and to evaluate risk factors and care approaches based on recent evidence. As the method, articles published between 2015 and 2025 in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were reviewed, focusing on studies examining the association between psychomotor abilities and depression or anxiety. Included research consisted of cross-sectional and interventional studies conducted in Europe and Asia, as well as an epidemiological field study from Türkiye. Findings indicated that slower gait speed, reduced psychomotor performance, and limitations in activities of daily living increased the risk of depression and anxiety in older adults. Psychomotor intervention programs and group-based activities, such as cooking groups, were found to have positive effects on functionality and quality of life. Results from Türkiye further revealed that depression negatively influenced daily functioning and independence, while psychomotor slowing reinforced this process. In conclusion, psychomotor performance and mood represent two interrelated dimensions in older adults receiving home health care. Recommendations include the routine use of simple psychomotor tests, such as gait speed and the Timed Up and Go, in combination with depression screening tools during home visits to facilitate early identification of at-risk individuals. Moreover, the implementation of home-based exercise programs, cognitive-enhancing interventions, and psychosocial activities on a regular basis may reduce depressive symptoms, support psychomotor functions, and improve overall quality of life.