Perceptions and practice behaviors regarding late-life depression among private duty home care workers: a mixed-methods study.

Conclusions: Several areas of PCAs' perceptions regarding late-life depression were discordant with the current scientific view, although their practice behaviors were largely consistent with the principles of evidence-based practice for depression. Specialized mental health training, a standard depression care protocol, and higher training standards are essential to mobilize the large number of PCAs to improve the mental health outcomes of hard-to-reach older adults. PMID: 31271041 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Aging and Mental Health - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research