A Study on Depression and Activities of Daily Living among Elderly Patients in Geriatric Hospitals.
- Author:
Ji Youn HONG
1
;
Seon Young HWANG
Author Information
1. Geo-je Goodnews Geriatric Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Geriatric hospital;
Elderly;
Depression;
Activities of daily living
- MeSH:
Activities of Daily Living;
Aged;
Depression;
Humans;
Motor Activity;
Nursing Care;
Patient Care;
Spouses
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
2010;22(5):457-465
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to examine the degrees of depression and activities of daily living (ADLs), and to identify factors that predict depression in elderly patients. METHODS: The sample was149 patients (80% female; mean age 79.1) from three geriatric hospitals located in small cities and who agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected by staff nurses involved in direct patient care from October to September 2009. The level of depression was measured on a daily basis for seven days using a 13-item scale. Patients' ADLs was measured using a modified 10-item Bathel ADLs scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 17.0. RESULTS: Mean depression score was 10.05+/-4.77 out of 26 points and about 27% was assessed as depressed with more than 13 points. Multiple regression analysis showed that low educational level, absence of spouse and fewer family visits predict depression. In addition, low ADLs and sleep disturbance predict depression. CONCLUSION: Nursing care providers need to be concerned about ADLs of older patients and should develop nursing activity programs to increase their in-hospital physical activities. It is also important care for older patients' sleep and encourages family visits to decrease their depression.
