| Autor: |
J, Rosen, B H, Mulsant, B G, Pollock |
| Rok vydání: |
2000 |
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| Zdroj: |
International journal of geriatric psychiatry. 15(2) |
| ISSN: |
0885-6230 |
| Popis: |
'Minor' depression affects up to 50% of residents in long-term care facilities and is associated with considerable discomfort, disability and risk of morbidity. Despite the prevalence of this problem, few studies addressing the treatment of these patients have been conducted. In an open clinical trial, 12 nursing home residents who met the DSM-IV description for minor depressive disorder were treated with sertraline for 6 weeks. Adverse effects and clinical response were monitored. All residents tolerated their medication without any significant side-effects. At the completion of the study, the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and Global Assessment Scale change scores both indicated significant improvement and 75% of the residents met criteria for 'remission'. This preliminary study provides evidence that nursing home residents with minor depression tolerated treatment with sertraline and improved clinically. |
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