Psychiatric morbidity in cohabitants of community-dwelling elderly depressives

Denihan, Aisling; Bruce, Irene; Coakley, Davis; Lawlor, Brian A.

doi:10.1002/(sici)1099-1166(1998100)13:10<691::aid-gps848>3.0.co;2-x

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“…This is far greater than the recognized prevalence of depression of 2.1% in the general adult population (Jenkins et al, 1997). However, it is similar to the ICD-10 depression prevalence rate of 24% reported in carers of elderly dementia/depression patients by Livingston (1996), the AGECAT depression prevalence of 18.2% in carers of elderly patients with depression reported by Denihan et al (1998), and the 18% with a DSM-IIIR diagnosis of Major Depression previously recorded by Dura et al (1991) in a group of adult children caring for their parents with dementia. The level of depression in our carers has implications for the well-being of both the carers and our patients.…”

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Prevalence and predictors of carer burden and depression in carers of patients referred to an old age psychiatric service

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McEniff³

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Prevalence and predictors of carer burden and depression in carers of patients referred to an old age psychiatric service

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“…More recently, there has been increased interest in the health impacts of informal caring, with a range of studies emerging that examine the increased risk of stress, depression and declining physical health on the informal carer (e.g. Burns 2000;Denihan, Brice, Coakley and Lawlor 1998;Schneider, Murray, Bannerjee and Mann 1999;Schofield et al 1998). These works highlight the need for greater levels, or more flexible forms of formal care support within the home-space, together with increased levels of respite and day care provision within institutional settings, as mechanisms for supporting informal carers and helping to maintain their mental and physical well-being (and hence their continued ability to care).…”

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Location or dis-location? Towards a conceptualization of people and place in the care-giving experience

Milligan

2003

Social & Cultural Geography

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Over the last two decades we have seen an increased interest in informal care within both political and academic communities in the UK. This has stemmed in large part from an increased emphasis on the home-space as the preferred site of care provision and a resultant increase in the complexity of the care-giving relationship. The explicitly spatial dimensions of this caring relationship, however, are vastly under-researched. This paper represents one attempt to redress the gap by examining the importance of place, and its conceptualization, in the care of frail older people. In doing so, the paper focuses, firstly, on the spatial manifestation of care at various scales, identifying some of the processes behind variations in the care-giving experience and, secondly, using the example of dementia care, it considers how Augé's concepts of anthropological place and non-space, when applied to domestic and institutional care settings, can facilitate a more nuanced understanding of the importance of people and place in the construction and delivery of care to frail older people.

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“…The social and emotional costs of depression are also seen in the mental hea lth of family members and caregivers. Living with an elderl y individual with depression was associated with hi gh levels of psychiatric morbidity, particularly depression and anxiety symptoms, in cohabitant caregivers (52). Simil arly, parents with depression can nega tive ly affect their children: large numbers of studi es have linked maternal depress ion to infa nt fussiness, slow mental and motor deve lopment, schoo l problems, lack of social competence, behaviour problems, and low levels of self-esteem in children (53).…”

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Clinical Guidelines for the Treatment of Depressive Disorders I. Definitions Prevalence Health Burden

Parikh,

Lam

2001

Can J Psychiatry

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Background: The Canadian Psychiatric Association and the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments partnered to produce clinical guidelines for psychiatrists for the treatment of depressive disorders. Methods: A standard guidelines development process was followed. Relevant literature was identified using a computerized Medline search supplemented by review of bibliographies. Operational criteria were used to rate the quality of scientific evidence, and the line of treatment recommendations included consensus clinical opinion. This section on "Definitions, Prevalence, and Health Burden” was 1 of 7 articles drafted and reviewed by clinicians. Revised drafts underwent national and international expert peer review. Results: The 1-year prevalence rate of major depressive disorder (MDD) in Canada is 3.2% to 4.6%, similar to the rates in other countries. MDD frequently runs a chronic or recurrent course and carries high risks for mortality and morbidity. The significant economic costs and disability associated with depressive illness are reduced by effective treatment. Conclusions: MDD is a prevalent medical condition that results in a significant health burden in the world. Vigorous efforts to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention are indicated to reduce the societal and personal costs of depressive disorders.

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Psychiatric morbidity in cohabitants of community-dwelling elderly depressives

Cited by 8 publications

References 14 publications

Prevalence and predictors of carer burden and depression in carers of patients referred to an old age psychiatric service

Prevalence and predictors of carer burden and depression in carers of patients referred to an old age psychiatric service

Location or dis-location? Towards a conceptualization of people and place in the care-giving experience

Clinical Guidelines for the Treatment of Depressive Disorders I. Definitions Prevalence Health Burden

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