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Indicators of depression in elderly and different screening methods / Indicadores de depressão em idosos e os diferentes métodos de rastreamento
Matias, Amanda Gilvani Cordeiro; Fonsêca, Marília de Andrade; Gomes, Maria de Lourdes de Freitas; Matos, Marcos Antonio Almeida.
  • Matias, Amanda Gilvani Cordeiro; Universidade Federal da Bahia. Salvador. BR
  • Fonsêca, Marília de Andrade; Universidade Federal da Bahia. Salvador. BR
  • Gomes, Maria de Lourdes de Freitas; Universidade Federal da Bahia. Salvador. BR
  • Matos, Marcos Antonio Almeida; Universidade Federal da Bahia. Salvador. BR
Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 14(1): 6-11, Jan.-Mar. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-778490
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ABSTRACT Objective To determine the prevalence of depressive symptoms among elderly and correlate the agreement between the screening methods used. Methods A cross-section study of 137 elderly attending the Programa Vivendo a Terceira Idade [Living for the Elderly Program]. Depressive symptoms were screened by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale, by Yesavage. Cohen´s kappa analyzed the degree of agreement of these scales. Results The prevalence of depressive symptoms screened by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 was 62.8% and, by the Geriatric Depression Scale, 52.6%. The Spearman correlation between the results of scales obtained rho=0.387, p<0.000. The Kappa reliability coefficient was 0.41 and significance level of p<0.001. The screening methods showed sensitivity of 80% and specificity of 44%. Conclusion Both scales showed moderate agreement and were useful for detecting a relevant prevalence of the target outcome of depression among the elderly.
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RESUMO Objetivo Determinar a prevalência dos sintomas depressivos entre idosos e correlacionar a concordância entre os métodos de rastreamentos utilizados. Métodos Estudo de corte transversal com 137 idosos vinculados ao Programa Vivendo a Terceira Idade. Os sintomas depressivos foram rastreados peloPatient Health Questionnaire-9 e pela Escala de Depressão Geriátrica de Yesavage-15. O teste Kappa de Cohen analisou o grau de concordância dessas escalas. Resultados A prevalência dos sintomas depressivos rastreados pelo Patient Health Questionnaire-9 foi 62,8% e, pela Escala de Depressão Geriátrica, foi 52,6%. A correlação de Spearman entre os resultados das escalas obteve rho=0,387, p<0,000. O coeficiente de confiabilidade de Kappa foi 0,41 e significância de p<0,001. Os métodos de rastreamento apresentaram sensibilidade de 80% e especificidade de 44%. Conclusão Ambas as escalas apresentaram moderada concordância e foram úteis para detectar uma relevante prevalência do desfecho indicativo de depressão entre os idosos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Psychiatric Status Rating Scales / Mass Screening / Depression / Depressive Disorder Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Einstein (Säo Paulo) Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal da Bahia/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Psychiatric Status Rating Scales / Mass Screening / Depression / Depressive Disorder Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Einstein (Säo Paulo) Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal da Bahia/BR