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Comparison of the Prevalence and Predictors of Depression in Taiwanese and American Older Patients With Arthritis.
- Source :
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Perspectives in psychiatric care [Perspect Psychiatr Care] 2016 Oct; Vol. 52 (4), pp. 283-291. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Jul 20. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Purpose: To compare the prevalence and predictors of depression in Taiwanese and American older patients with arthritis.<br />Design and Methods: A secondary analysis was conducted to assess 151 Taiwanese and 70 American arthritic patients in Taipei, Taiwan and Chicago, USA.<br />Findings: The prevalence of depression of Taiwanese and American older arthritic patients was 34% and 40%, respectively. Depression was explained by life satisfaction and functional ability in Taiwanese patients, and by life satisfaction and level of pain in American patients.<br />Practice Implications: Nurses should assess patients' level of pain and functional ability, as well as their life satisfaction and depression.<br /> (© 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1744-6163
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Perspectives in psychiatric care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26194027
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12130