cascade hypothesis
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Introduction
- hypothesis that a symptom leads to downstream effects resulting in the disorder
- for example, hearing loss may lead to communication barriers & social isolation
- social isolation & depression can result in cognitive decline resulting in dementia[1]
- for example, hearing loss may lead to communication barriers & social isolation
More general terms
References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 Geriatric Review Syllabus, 11th edition (GRS11) Harper GM, Lyons WL, Potter JF (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2022