Original Contribution - Clinical Investigation : Comparative Study of Depressive Symptoms Among Nursing Home Based Egyptian Elderly , with and without Co - Morbid diseases

Amer , Moatassem S.; Wahba , Hoda M F; Abdel - Hafez , Enas Ramadan

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Original Contribution - Clinical Investigation : Comparative Study of Depressive Symptoms Among Nursing Home Based Egyptian Elderly , with and without Co - Morbid diseases

Authors:

Amer , Moatassem S. | Wahba , Hoda M F | Abdel - Hafez , Enas Ramadan

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing 2011 Vol.8 Issue 4, pp.16-18

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2011

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

7200

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

14498677

pISSN:

18390102

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Abstract:

 Background and objective: Depression is a common and disabling psychiatric disorder in later life particularly in frail nursing home patients. There are several risk factors and identifying them is an important step in the management plan. The objective of this study is to study the impact of comorbidities on different aspects of depression (depressive symptoms and risk indicators).
 Design: Case-control study. Participants and sample size: 100 elderly >60years, 50 elderly with depression only, 50 elderly with depression and other co-morbid medical conditions. 
Setting: 3 nursing homes in Cairo. Measurements: Diagnosis of depression and severity. Statistical analysis (SPSS 13). 
Results: Demographic criteria as female sex, widowhood and low social class are risk factors of depression. The most common core factor in both groups was depressed mood. The most common risk factor of depression in both groups was loneliness. 
Conclusion: Depression is prevalent and under-diagnosed in nursing homes.

Article Details

Original Contribution - Clinical Investigation : Comparative Study of Depressive Symptoms Among Nursing Home Based Egyptian Elderly , with and without Co - Morbid diseases

Authors:

Amer , Moatassem S. | Wahba , Hoda M F | Abdel - Hafez , Enas Ramadan

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing 2011 Vol.8 Issue 4, pp.16-18

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2011

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

7200

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

14498677

pISSN:

18390102

Descriptors:

BASIC HEALTH

AGED

DEPRESSION (PSYCHOLOGY)

MENTAL DISEASES

EGYPT

Depression

Nursing homes

Comorbidities

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Amer , Moatassem S. | Wahba , Hoda M F | Abdel - Hafez , Enas Ramadan

Publisher: medi+WORLD International

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing 2011 Vol.8 Issue 4, pp.16-18

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2011

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 7200

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

eISSN: 14498677

pISSN: 18390102

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Amer , Moatassem S. | Wahba , Hoda M F | Abdel - Hafez , Enas Ramadan

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing 2011 Vol.8 Issue 4, pp.16-18

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2011

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

7200

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

14498677

pISSN:

18390102