Identification of the central symptoms of neuropsychiatric symptoms among older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a network analysis (opens in new tab)

BackgroundNeuropsychiatric symptoms (NPSs) are prevalent among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and are associated with accelerated dementia progression and increased caregiving burden. However, existing studies have mostly focused on total scores or symptom severity, with no study to date using network analysis to identify central symptoms within NPS in older adults with MCI. DesignA cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2025 to January 2026 in China.Settings an...