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[Depressive symptoms in physically frail elderly].

V J Schrijnemaekers1, M J Haveman

  • 1Vakgroep Epidemiologie, Rijksuniversiteit Limburg.

Tijdschrift Voor Gerontologie En Geriatrie
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
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This study found that 28% of frail elderly experienced depressive complaints. Living alone or in nursing homes significantly increased depression risk in older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • A 1988 study evaluated an outpatient geriatric clinic in Sittard, Netherlands.
  • Screened 222 frail elderly (75-90 years) for physical vulnerability.
  • Collected data on demographics and depressive complaints.

Purpose:

  • To test the internal consistency of the Zung-depression scale (DSI) in a study group of frail elderly.
  • To explore relationships between depression and demographic variables in this population.

Summary:

  • Cronbach's alpha for the Zung-depression scale was 0.82, indicating good internal consistency.
  • Factor analysis suggested the scale is unidimensional.
  • 28% of frail elderly reported depressive complaints.

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  • Women generally scored higher on depression than men.
  • Frail elderly living alone or in old people's homes reported more depressive complaints compared to those living with others or independently.

    • Impact:

    • The Zung-depression scale is a reliable instrument for assessing depression in frail elderly.
    • Identified specific demographic factors, such as living situation, associated with higher depression rates.
    • Provides valuable data for developing targeted interventions for depression in geriatric populations.