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Barriers to Care for Depressed Older People: Perceptions of Aged Care among Medical Professionals
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McCabe, Marita P.; Davison, Tanya; Mellor, David; George, Kuruvilla – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 2009
The current study evaluated barriers to detection of depression among older people. Focus groups were conducted with 21 professional carers, 4 nurses, 10 general practitioners, and 7 aged care managers. The results demonstrated that care for older people is primarily focused on physical care. Further, staff resources, a lack of continuity of care,…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Depression (Psychology), Stress Variables, Educational Gerontology