Nursing & Health Sciences
Symptom Clusters and Frailty Among Older Adults With and Without Cancer: Insights From Two Cross‐Sectional Studies
ABSTRACT This study aims to examine the relationship between symptom clusters (depressive symptoms, sleep disturbances, and pain) and frailty in older adults, with a specific focus on mediation and moderation effects. Data from two cross‐sectional studies in Changsha and Hong Kong were analyzed, including nursing home residents without cancer and older adults with cancer. Study‐stratified analyses were conducted in SPSS 26.0 and PROCESS, with adjustment for available covariates. Mediation tested whether sleep distu …