Correlation Analysis Between Anxiety in Older Adults and Common Geriatric Syndromes

Purpose To investigate the correlation between anxiety in the elderly and common geriatric syndromes. Method This retrospective study enrolled 210 patients hospitalized in the Geriatrics Department of Huzhou First People's Hospital between December 2023 and November 2025 who underwent Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment(CGA).Based on Hamilton Anxiety Scale scores, patients were divided into an anxiety group (86 cases) and a non-anxiety group (124 cases).Collected all patients' general information and geriatric assessment results, including age, educational attainment, SPPB score, sarcopenia status, insomnia status, urinary incontinence status, and constipation status. Analyzed differences in each indicator between the two groups and used binary logistic regression to identify risk factors for anxiety in older adults.Analysed the predictive value of various risk factors for anxiety in the elderly through Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Result The prevalence of anxiety among hospitalised elderly individuals was 40.95%. Significant statistical differences ( P <0.05) were observed between the anxiety group and the non-anxiety group regarding variables such as educational attainment, sleep disturbances, and constipation.Results from binary logistic regression analysis indicate that advanced age (OR=0.938, 95% CI 0.888–0.991), sleep disturbance (OR=0.259, 95% CI 0.121–0.557), and constipation (OR=0.288, 95% CI 0.139–0.595) were risk factors for the occurrence of anxiety symptoms in hospitalised elderly individuals ( P < 0.05). Conclusion The prevalence of anxiety among the elderly is relatively high. Advanced age, sleep disorders, and constipation constitute risk factors for anxiety in older adults.For common geriatric syndromes, early detection and early intervention are essential.