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Late life depression: a historical perspective upon a maturing field of inquiry
- Author:
- BLAZER Dan G.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 18(5), 2014, pp.538-539.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
In this editorial, the author reviews the findings of seven studies on the topic of late life depression and compares these studies with the state of the field in terms of empirical research when he wrote his 1982 book. (Original abstract)
A family approach to delirium: a review of the literature
- Author:
- HALLOWAY Shannon
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 18(2), 2014, pp.129-139.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This literature review had the following objectives: (1) evaluate the current state of research into delirium management (prevention, identification, or treatment of delirium) with family approaches or involvement, (2) identify gaps and areas that require investigation, and (3) determine a future course of research. A comprehensive search of original research was conducted in six major databases using seven keywords in 2012. The literature search yielded a total of 2160 articles. Criteria for eligibility were met by a total of 11 articles. The articles were evaluated in regards to purpose, sample, research design, level of evidence, variables, and results. The literature review revealed that this topic is emergent and requires substantial additional research. The aspects of delirium care that researchers investigated were diverse and included bedside interventions (n = 3), screening strategies (n = 4), family education (n = 2), and care that employed multiple components (n = 2). Delirium outcomes improved significantly in two high-quality studies: one multi-component intervention and one bedside intervention program. Other noteworthy findings of lower quality studies warrant further examination. The review of the articles did not determine if the involvement of families in delirium management improves patient outcomes; however, the review revealed potential for program development and future courses of research.
Psychological distress as a key component of psychosocial functioning in community-dwelling older people
- Authors:
- SCHNITTGER Rebecca I. B., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 16(1-2), January 2012, pp.199-207.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Psychological distress is a critical issue affecting the quality of life in older adults with implications for both mental and physical health. The aim of this study was to explore the key components of psychosocial functioning in older adults with a focus on identifying the constituents of psychological distress. Another aim was to examine the relationship between these components and health outcomes such as frailty. The study was conducted at the Technology Research for Independent Living Clinic, a comprehensive geriatric assessment facility in Dublin. As part of a structured clinical assessment, 579 participants completed 9 primary psychosocial measures as well as a broad range of health and demographic secondary assessments. Principal factor analysis identified 3 core dimensions of the construct of psychosocial functioning. The first is related to a core internal component of psychological distress. The 2 other components are related to external and physiological functioning, specifically social support networks and sleep. These components, particularly psychological distress, were found to be associated with health outcomes associated with frailty.
The relationship between exercise participation and well-being of the retired elderly
- Authors:
- LEE Yi-Ju, HUNG Wei-Li
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 15(7), September 2011, pp.873-881.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
In Taiwan there is a popular culture among the elderly of doing exercise in public parks and squares in the early morning. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between exercise intensity, exercise frequency and the feelings of well-being of the retired elderly. A questionnaire survey was conducted in 6 parks in Taipei from February to April 2007. A total of 352 valid questionnaires were collected. The survey found that the retired elderly participate in a wide range of sports, from light exercise such as walking to vigorous exercise such as tennis and aerobics, and their participation frequency was very high. Most of the respondents (87.2%) were defined as having positive well-being. The results showed that exercise frequency and well-being were positively correlated. However, a negative correlation was found between exercise intensity and well-being. Most of the activities participated in by the elderly were in the categories of moderate or vigorous intensity. The study suggests that the elderly felt more comfortable and gained more pleasure psychologically while participating in less intensive exercise. The article concludes by recommending that the retired elderly should take exercise as frequently as possible, but that low-to-moderate intensity exercise might be better for their psychological well-being.
Representations of elderly with mental health problems held by psychosocial practitioners from community and institutional settings
- Authors:
- DALLAIRE Bernadette, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 7(1-3), 2008, pp.139-152.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article begins by providing an overview of the prevalence of mental health problems among people aged 65 and older, the specific situations and needs of this population, and the services provided to them. It then briefly discusses three trends in psychosocial interventions, that is practices oriented toward recovery, empowerment, and social integration are then reviewed.. Finally, the article looks at the cumulative impacts of social representations of aging and the aged and of mental illness and the mentally ill, and how they can impede the implementation of interventions, services and programs based on recovery, empowerment and social integration approaches.
Psychological well-being in visually impaired and unimpaired individuals: a meta-analysis
- Authors:
- PINQUART Martin, PIEFFER Jens P.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Visual Impairment, 29(1), January 2011, pp.27-45.
- Publisher:
- Sage
It is generally believed that limited vision is negatively associated with psychological well-being (PWB). This meta-analysis integrates the results of 198 studies that compared the PWB of visually impaired individuals with unimpaired control groups or population norms. The authors define PWB in terms of individual internal states, such as being free of mental illness, having high levels of positive emotions, self acceptance, and being satisfied with life. The mean age of the visually impaired respondents was 71.37 years; normally sighted controls were just a little younger. About 62% of the respondents were women. Overall, visually impaired people showed a strong decline of vision-specific psychological well-being. However, declines in vision-unspecific measures were small compared to normally sighted peers. Sampling methods influenced study results. Declines of PWB were greater in studies with convenience samples (compared to probability samples) and in studies that used population norms rather than a control group. PWB was lower in; individuals with greater vision loss and in those with age-related macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy, as compared to glaucoma; in adults as compared to children; and, to some extent, in older studies. The authors discuss their findings in terms of developing and implementing interventions aimed at protecting the PWB of visually impaired individuals.
Anxiety and its correlates among older adults accessing aging services
- Authors:
- RICHARDSON Thomas M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 26(1), January 2011, pp.31-38.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The Aging Services Network (ASN) is a national system of approximately 30,000 local and state agencies providing human services to older adults and caregivers in the United States. In this study, interviews were conducted with 378 clients aged 60 years or older from a New York State-based ASN, as part of an academic-community partnership for studying the mental health needs of community dwelling older adults. The researchers concluded that clinically significant anxiety is common among older adults receiving ageing services care management, and is associated with social, medical, and psychiatric factors. They suggest that effective treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach.
Suicide ideation in older adults: relationship to mental health problems and service use
- Authors:
- CORNA Laurie M., CAIRNEY John, STREINER David L.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 50(6), December 2010, pp.785-797.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of suicide ideation among community-dwelling older adults and the relationship between suicide ideation, major psychiatric disorder, and mental health service use. Data from the Canadian Community Health Survey 1.2: Mental Health and Well-being (CCHS 1.2) for all adults aged 55 years and over was used to estimate the prevalence of suicide ideation and the prevalence of major psychiatric disorder and service use among ideators versus nonideators. Using multivariate models, the study considered the sociodemographic, social, and mental health correlates of suicide ideation and mental health care use. The results showed that more than 2% of older adults reported suicide ideation in the past year and more than two thirds of these respondents did not meet the criteria for any of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders assessed in the CCHS 1.2. In multivariate models, being male, younger, or widowed, reporting lower social support and higher psychological distress increased the likelihood of suicide ideation. More than 50% of the respondents who reported suicidal thoughts did not access any type of mental health care use. The article concludes that, although suicide ideation is associated with depression and anxiety disorders, many older adults with suicidal thoughts do not meet the criteria for these clinical disorders.
Ageing cities: public health approaches to creating a mentally healthy London for older citizens
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 8(3), September 2009, pp.20-27.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
At a time of increasing interest in mental health in later life, the role of public health approaches is potentially heightened. This paper draws on interview data with older people living in London to consider the interplay between personal and public approaches to health and well-being. The interviews were under taken as part of the midpoint review of the UK government's 10-year strategy for older people (Healthcare Commission et al, 2006) and the social characteristics of London are considered.
A rapid response intermediate care service for older people with mental health problems
- Author:
- GOMERSALL Caroline
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 5.5.09, 2009, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
This article follows the development of an intermediate care service for older people with mental health needs in North Yorkshire and assesses the impact of the service on patients, carers and referrers, and the availability of dedicated elderly mentally ill (EMI) beds.