Depressive symptoms and associated factors in elderly long-term care residents

Conclusion: The study found a high prevalence of depressive symptoms in institutionalized elderly, associated with the presence of urinary incontinence, (negative) self-perceived health, (poor) quality of sleep and retirement (yes). Following the study and in the face of the needs of this population, it is necessary to seek measures that act directly on the modifiable variables, preventing and treating them.
Source: Ciencia e Saude Coletiva - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research