Major depression, also referred to as clinical depression, is a prevalent and debilitatingmental healthdisorder that significantly impacts an individual’s emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. It is characterized by persistent and pervasive feelings of sadness,hopelessness, and a lack of intere...
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Depression affects millions of Americans each year, leading to other issues that can take a toll on physical health, job performance, and the ability to take care of oneself. For seniors who are suffering from depression, these issues can become major problems that manifest in different ways. ...
Major depression was present in 36% of those with CHF compared with 17% without CHF. Minor depression was present in 21% of those with CHF compared with 17% without CHF. Those who were depressed had more severe medical illnesses and more functional impairment and were more likely to have a...
Family members are often required to act as substitute decision-makers when health care or research participation decisions must be made for an incapacitated relative. Yet most families are unable to accurately predict older adult preferences regarding future health care and willingness to engage in res...
A series of AI-enabled machines can directly question the patient, and a sufficient explanation is provided at the end to ensure appropriate assessment and plan. Moreover, AI-powered decision support systems can provide real-time suggestions to healthcare providers, aiding diagnosis, and treatment ...
Conclusion The IMPACT collaborative care model appears to be feasible and significantly more effective than usual care for depression in a wide range of primary care practices. Major depression and dysthymic disorder affect between 5% and 10% of older adults seen in the primary care setting.1-3 ...
Older adults are at high-risk for a post-operative intensive care unit (ICU) admission, yet little is known about the impact of these admissions on quality of life. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of an unexpected post-operative ICU admission on the burden of cancer...