A scoping review of emotion and non-cognitive measures of decision-making ability in older adults by the ARMCADA study

Key Points

• Emotion significantly influences decision-making ability in older adults, emphasizing the need for holistic assessments.
• Evidence from multiple studies indicates that non-cognitive measures can enhance understanding of decision-making processes.
• Scoping review methodology utilized various research articles to assess current knowledge within the field comprehensively.
• Findings may suggest the necessity for integrating emotional and non-cognitive considerations in future assessments of older adults.