This study aimed to determine the prevalence rates of depression and identify the risk factors associated with depression in the elderly NH population in Singapore. Methods: A sample of 375 residents in six NHs in Singapore, aged 55 years and above, was assessed with the Structural Clinical ...
Depression has become a challenging public health problem, and the loss of a spouse is one of the main causes of depression in older adults. Social participation and psychological resilience are protective factors that reduce depressive symptoms in adults. The purpose of this study was to explore ...
The presence of a visual impairment is known to increase the risk of depression and it is an independent predictor of suicide in the elderly [1, 2]. Epidemiological studies indicate that the prevalence of depression in visually impaired older adults living in the UK is 13.5% compared to just...
In the larger NHS2 cohort, depression status was determined using self-reported history of physician/clinician-diagnosed depression and regular use of antidepressants. Every 2 years, participants were asked if they had ever been diagnosed with depression by a clinician. In addition, every 2 years, ...
To determine the effectiv... A Avedisova,M Marachev - 《European Psychiatry》 被引量: 1发表: 2013年 A Clinical Trial of the Use of Agomelatine for the Treatment of Depression in Elderly Patients in Out-Patient Conditions Study aim. The therapeutic efficacy and tolerance of agomelatine (...
In the larger NHS2 cohort, depression status was determined using self-reported history of physician/clinician-diagnosed depression and regular use of antidepressants. Every 2 years, participants were asked if they had ever been diagnosed with depression by a clinician. In addition, every 2 years,...
By Dr Muffazal Rawala, specialist registrar in general adult psychiatry at South London and The Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London
Health promotion behaviors and quality of life among community-dwelling elderly in Korea: A cross-sectional survey As individuals live longer, health promotion behaviors become even more important, particularly with regard to maintaining functional independence and impr... TW Lee,IS Ko,KJ Lee - 《...
South London & Maudsley NHS Trust, Denmark Hill, London, England David M. Taylor John Donoghue. About this article Cite this article Donoghue, J., Taylor, D.M. Suboptimal Use of Antidepressants in the Treatment of Depression.Mol Diag Ther13, 365–383 (2000). https://doi.org/10.2165/00023...
Depression is a prevalent disorder in chronically ill elderly persons. It may decrease quality of life, and increase functional disability, medical costs, and healthcare utilisation. Because patients may slip into a downward spiral, early recognition and