There is a gap between the efficacy of treatments for late‐life depression under research
conditions and the effectiveness of treatments as they occur in the “real world” of primary …

OBJECTIVE: To develop and test the effectiveness of a 5‐item version of the Geriatric
Depression Scale (GDS) in screening for depression in a frail community‐dwelling older …

BACKGROUND: Although comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) has been
demonstrated to confer health benefits in some settings, its value in outpatient or office …

In addition to screening for cancer, cerebrovascular disease and cardiovascular disorders,
women over 65 years of age should undergo recommended health screening for hearing …

BackgroundRegular assessment of mood is often important for treatment but traditional
measures can be time-consuming. A quick 'litmus test'is needed. AimsTo test the reliability …

OBJECTIVE: To determine risk factors for lack of recovery of independent functioning after
hospitalization for acute medical illness. DESIGN: Secondary analysis of cohort study of …

It is widely recognised that depression is not detected and therefore not treated in patients
who are terminally ill. It is difficult to distinguish depression from sadness at the end of life …

The primary purpose of this study was to test the Holistic Obstetrical Problem Evaluation
(HOPE) theory, derived from Watson's Theory of Care (1979), by examining the relationship …

A visit to the emergency department (ED) by an older person represents an event of
someone at increased risk of experiencing adverse health outcomes [1]. Frail elderly …

This study examined the relationship between biopsychosocial risk factors and hospital
utilization in a senior population of HMO members. Utilizing survey data and 2-year …