Structural Model for Estimating the Influence of Healthy Lifestyle on Episodic Memory in Adults with Subjective Memory Complaints

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the relationships between a healthy lifestyle and episodic memory among adults with subjective memory complaints (SMCs). We proposed a structure equation model to study the association between a healthy lifestyle and episodic memory with an investigation covering 309 participants over 50 years old with SMCs. The model showed a good fit after being adjusted (p=0.054, goodness of fit index=0.981, adjusted goodness of fit index=0.956, comparative fit index=0.981, and root mean square error of approximation=0.049): a healthy lifestyle has a direct positive effect on episodic memory among adults with SMCs (β=0.60). The research model provides possible guidelines for medical staff to prevent the cognitive function decline in the risk population of Alzheimer’s disease.

A Simple Framework of Smart Geriatric Nursing considering Health Big Data and User Profile

“…Smart geriatric nursing for physical health should be based on IoT technologies. In detail, the smart nursing strategies include but should be not limited to the following: Biosensor-based real-time monitoring and remote management of geriatric physical activities and vital signs [ 28 – 31 ] Medication safety and management with smart technologies including RFID, sensor, electronic tag, two-dimension code, and global positioning system (GPS) [ 32 – 36 ] Smart assessment of geriatric cognitive function with online and offline methods [ 37 – 40 ], e.g., estimating the influence of healthy lifestyle on episodic memory among adults who have subjective memory complaints [ 40 ] Smart nursing methods for geriatric common and chronic diseases [ 41 – 43 ] …”

“…Smart assessment of geriatric cognitive function with online and offline methods [ 37 – 40 ], e.g., estimating the influence of healthy lifestyle on episodic memory among adults who have subjective memory complaints [ 40 ]…”