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Older home-care patients' preferred approaches to depression care: a pilot study.

Authors :
Fyffe DC
Brown EL
Sirey JA
Hill EG
Bruce ML
Source :
Journal of Gerontological Nursing; Aug2008, Vol. 34 Issue 8, p17-22, 6p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the approaches to depression care preferred by older home-care patients and examine characteristics associated with those preferences. Twenty-eight long-term home-care patients, ages 62 to 95, were interviewed. Patients ranked their depression care preferences and provided rationale for their responses. Results indicated prayer was preferred by the highest percentage of patients (50%). Comparing patients with and without depression experience, prayer was preferred by the latter group. The results highlight the importance of addressing patient preferences during care planning to improve participation in geriatric depression care management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00989134
Volume :
34
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
105647703
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20080801-06