Journal article
Assessing the mental health of rural older adults in public housing facilities: a comparison of screening tools
Journal of gerontological nursing, v 32(9)
Sep 2006
PMID: 16972606
Abstract
This pilot study assessed the prevalence of mental health disorders and cognitive impairment among rural older adults living in a public housing facility and compared screening tools in this setting. Interviews were completed with 20 of the 38 residents older than 60 years. Survey instruments included the following: Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders (PRIME-MD), Medical Outcomes 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE), and Global Assessment Scale (GAS). Depressive disorders were identified in 50% (n = 10) of participants and included major depression (25%), minor depression (20%), and dysthymia (5%). Cognitive impairment was identified in 15% (n = 3) of participants. Comparative analysis of instruments administered showed high correlations among the PRIME-MD, MADRS, GAS, and SF-36. The screening instruments identified for depression and cognitive impairment can be used reliably by nurses in this setting.
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Details
- Title
- Assessing the mental health of rural older adults in public housing facilities: a comparison of screening tools
- Creators
- Kathleen M Fisher - Drexel UniversityValerie Copenhaver
- Publication Details
- Journal of gerontological nursing, v 32(9)
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Doctoral Nursing
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-33750122357
- Other Identifier
- 991019173770404721