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Given the large population in question, there is a clear need for a systematic review of existing evidence on the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for the primary prevention of depressive symptoms and depression in older people.
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) rec-ommends screening for depression in the general adult pop-ulation, including pregnant and postpartum women, and further suggests that screening should be implemented “with adequate systems in place to ensure accurate diagnosis, effec-tive treatment, and appropriate follow-up.”2 The USPSTF
In summary, the evidence on characteristics of late-life depression supports the need to address depression in the elderly. Routine patient education, screening, and evaluation in older adults with known risk factors are particularly recommended.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has requested a review on screening and treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, and suicide risk in adults, including pregnant people.
7 Ιαν 2023 · The Depression in Old Age Scale (DIA-S) is a new screening tool for depression in older adults, was designed for use with medically ill or medically hospitalized older adults. This screening tool consists of ten short statements about depression with a simple yes/no answer format.
This systematic review aims to investigate the evidence supporting the use of digital mental health interventions for treating and preventing symptoms of depression and anxiety in adults older than 50 years.
9 Ιαν 2013 · Screening studies report a prevalence of 13.5 % for major depression, with an additional 10.8 % meeting the criteria for minor depression [22]. Among older adults receiving services at home from Meals on Wheels (MOW), estimates for prevalence of depression range from 12 % to nearly half of recipients [22, 33].
