Naslov
The mental health of elderly veterans

Autori
Jukić, Melita ; Malenica, Luka

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Abstract book, In and Out of Your Mind 2022 ; 6th Eastern-European Conference of Mental Health ; 3rd International Public Mental Health Conference / - Zagreb, 2022, 63-63 / - , 2022, 63-63

Skup
6th Eastern-European Conference of Mental Health & 3rd International Public Mental Health Conference :IN AND OUT OF YOUR MIND

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 13.10.2022. - 15.10.2022

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
mental health, old age, Croatian veterans

Sažetak
Introduction: Numerous studies have shown that the onset of old age and all associated consequences is a significant predictor of mental status deterioration in war veterans. Thus, war veterans being treated for PTSD may experience exacerbation or reactivation of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the appearance of other mental disorders. Age-related physical morbidity has also been shown to be an important factor in mental health deterioration with age. Studies suggest that the retirement period is an important, critical period for deterioration. Methods: The subjects were Croatian war veterans treated at the National Memorial Hospital Vukovar. The study included a sociodemographic questionnaire, the PTSD Self-Report Checklist (PCL- 5), Short Form Health Survey (SF 36), anamnesis and medical records, and a clinical examination. Results: The results showed a significant correlation between older age and the intensity of certain PTSD symptoms, as well as a correlation with the presence of certain comorbid mental disorders. Poorer subjective mental health and lower vitality and social functioning were also associated with older age. Conclusions: It can be concluded that older veterans require special attention in the therapeutic approach and represent an extremely vulnerable group.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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