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Research Article
Risk indicators of depression in residential homes
Article first published online: 28 JUN 2004
DOI: 10.1002/gps.1137
Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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How to Cite
Eisses, A. M. H., Kluiter, H., Jongenelis, K., Pot, A. M., Beekman, A. T. F. and Ormel, J. (2004), Risk indicators of depression in residential homes. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 19: 634–640. doi: 10.1002/gps.1137
Publication History
- Issue published online: 28 JUN 2004
- Article first published online: 28 JUN 2004
- Manuscript Accepted: 1 MAR 2004
- Manuscript Received: 29 JUL 2003
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- The Netherlands Organisation of Scientific Research, Programme Chronic Disease. Grant Number: 940-33-041
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Keywords:
- depression;
- risk indicators;
- residential homes
Abstract
Objectives
To assess risk indicators of depressive symptoms in social and personal domains of residents of residential homes.
Methods
In a cross-sectional study risk indicators for depressive symptoms (Geriatric Depression Scale) were examined in bivariate and multivariate analyses, four hundred and seventy-nine elderly subjects from 11 residential homes took part in the study.
Results
Functional impairment, loneliness, higher education levels, a family history of depression and neuroticism are associated with depressive symptom.
Conclusion
The risk indicators of depression found in residential homes are similar to those in the community. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.