Understanding Depression in the Elderly: A Research Review

Author(s)	Nisarg Patel, Vaidehi Shilpi, Diya Sathvara, Mayur Savaliya, Hirava Sevak
Country	India
Abstract	Introduction: This study, Dr. Robert L. Spitzer's PHQ-9 scale is a reliable tool to measure the severity of depression. Recognizing the importance of mental health among the elderly in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Aim: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of depression in the elderly. Materials and Methods: To identify the prevalence and factors associated with depression in elderly population by using PHQ-9 Scale of 400 Cases. Conclusion: Data show the burden of depressive symptoms among seniors and underscore the urgent need for mental health care. fatigue, self-criticism and mental illness.
Keywords	PHQ-9 Scale, Depression Severity, Cross-Sectional Survey, Old Age Home Population, Fatigue, Self-Critical Outlook, Psycho-Motor.
Field	Sociology > Health
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024
Published On	2024-08-04
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.25678

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