Recognition and referral of depression in patients with heart disease

A qualitative study of nurses’ clinical experience in recognising low mood and depression in older patients with multiple long‐term conditions

“…Heart failure is one of the commonest conditions affecting older people and also one that is associated with depression (Worrall‐Carter et al . ). Including heart failure nurses in our sample provided a specialist nursing perspective.…”

“…Long‐term conditions (LTCs) are the most significant health problem for older people in developed and nondeveloped countries (Kinsella & Wan ) and are associated with an increased risk of depression (Worrall‐Carter et al . ). Certain medications used in the management of LTCs can also increase the risk of depression, e.g.…”

“…The positive role of the nurse in working with patients with specific long‐term conditions has been acknowledged and it is recognised that nurses are in a unique position to assess patients for depression (Worrall‐Carter et al . , Winkley ). However, there is a lack of published studies exploring key features of primary care nurse interactions with older patients who have multiple LTCs and depression.…”

“…However, screening and assessment does not occur on a routine basis (Worrall‐Carter et al . , Maxwell et al …”

Depression screening and referral in cardiac wards: A 12-month patient trajectory

“…specialist medical and mental health care) is the implementation of appropriate referral systems. 22…”