Naslov
The state of mind and the state of mood: Cognitive function and depression in old institutionalized people

Autori
Despot Lučanin, Jasminka ; Lučanin, Damir ; Havelka, Mladen

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

Izvornik
Abstract Book 22nd Annual Conference of the European Health Psycology Society ; Psychology & Health, Volume 23 Supplement 1 / Moss-Morris, Rona ; Yardley, Lucy - Abingdon : Taylor & Francis, 2008, 103-104

Skup
22nd Annual Conference of the European Health Psycology Society

Mjesto i datum
Bath, Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo, 09.09.2008. - 12.09.2008

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Ageing; cognitive function; depression

Sažetak
Background: Epidemiological studies found that depression was associated with subsequent risk of cognitive decline (Sephton et al., 2003 ; Andel, Hughes & Crowe, 2005). The nature of this association remains unclear, as incipient AD may be a risk factor for depression. The aim of this study was to determine the possible association between depression and cognitive impairment in old institutionalized people of both sexes and different ages. Methods: Subjects were 300 older people, residents of 11 older people’ s homes in Zagreb, of both sexes, aged 65-90 years, grouped in four 5-year range age groups. Beck’ s Depression Scale and Cognitive Function Scale – CAPE were administered. Subjects’ objective health status, self-perceived health and functional ability were controlled for. Findings: Results showed different correlations between depression and cognitive impairment in different age groups. Discussion: The implications of these findings are interesting in terms of intervention and better identification of groups particularly susceptible to cognitive decline.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija

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