Depression and Quality of Life in Older Persons: A Review
Norwegian University of Science and Technology · National Institute on Aging · +3 more institutions
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Depression is a prevalent and disabling condition in older persons (≥ 60 years) that increases the risk of mortality and negatively influences quality of life (QOL). The relationship between depression, or depressive symptoms, and QOL has been increasingly addressed by research in recent years, but a review that can contribute to a better understanding of this relationship in older persons is lacking. Against this background, we undertook a literature review to assess the relationship between depression and QOL in older persons. SUMMARY: Extensive electronic database searches revealed 953 studies. Of these, 74 studies fulfilled our criteria for inclusion, of which 52 were cross-sectional studies…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 1203.18
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 138
Authors
5- HSHeidi SivertsenCorresponding
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- GHGuro Hanevold Bjørkløf
National Institute on Aging
- KEKnut Engedal
National Institute on Aging
- GSGeir Selbæk
University of Oslo, Innlandet Hospital Trust, National Institute on Aging
- AHAnne-Sofie Helvik
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, St Olav's University Hospital, National Institute on Aging
Topics & keywords
- Psychology
- Reliability (semiconductor)
- Quality of life (healthcare)
- Scale (ratio)
- Psychometrics
- Test validity
- Test (biology)
- Clinical psychology