Depression among older Japanese Americans: The impact of functional (ADLIADL) and cognitive status
| Autor: | Sumi Jang, Lin Liu, Bum Jung Kim, Colette Browne, Susan Nakaoka |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Gerontology
Activities of daily living Cross-sectional study 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Japan Asian americans Activities of Daily Living Cognitive status Medicine Humans Cognitive Dysfunction 030212 general & internal medicine Japanese americans Cognitive skill Cognitive impairment Geriatric Assessment Depression (differential diagnoses) Aged Community and Home Care Aged 80 and over Asian business.industry Depression Psychiatry and Mental health Cross-Sectional Studies business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Social work in health care. 57(2) |
| ISSN: | 1541-034X |
| Popis: | The objective of this article is to investigate the relationship between activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, cognitive impairment, and depression among Japanese American elders.A cross-sectional study of 207 older Japanese Americans (68 years and older) was conducted in Los Angeles, California and Honolulu, Hawaii. Independent variables included activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and cognitive functioning. Age, gender, marital status, and income were also identified. Depression was the dependent variable.Descriptive analyses were done to show group differences in terms of gender, age and marital status. Gender (male) and marital status (married) were the determinants of lower rates of depression. Lower rates of IADL and cognitive functioning were significant determinants of higher rates of depression among older Japanese Americans.This study provides empirical evidence that physical and cognitive functioning are directly associated with depression in older Japanese Americans. Social workers need to provide the services of ethnic-based via formal agencies in order to prevent depression of older Japanese Americans. Also, it is important to have sensitivity and competency to assess depressive symptoms and refer elders to an appropriate mental health agency. |
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