Predictors of Depression in Residents of Geriatric Medical and Welfare Facilities / 정신간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
;
: 212-219, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-70382
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to identify factors which predict depression in resdents of geriatric medical and welfare facilities in metropolitan areas.METHODS:
The participants were 125 elderly people who resided in geriatric medical and welfare facilities. A structured questionnaires was used to collect data during the period from Sept. 28 to Oct. 23, 2009, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and Stepwise Multiple Regression with the SPSS/WIN 15.0 program.RESULTS:
The mean score per item for perceived health status was 2.6, and the mean depression score was 3.40. Depression showed a negative correlation with perceived health status (r=-.44, p<.001). Variables that predicted depression were perceived health status, perceived economic status, and attitude of staff towards the elders (33.6%).CONCLUSION:
The findings indicate a need to develop, geriatric mental health program to prevent depression in elders who reside in geriatric medical and welfare facilities.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Mental Health
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Depression
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Geriatric Nursing
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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