Does a Depression Management Program Decrease Mortality in Older Adults with Specific Medical Conditions in Primary Care? An Exploratory Analysis
Academic Article
Overview
MeSH Major
Antidepressive Agents
Chronic Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Depression
Primary Health Care
Psychotherapy
abstract
Older adults with depression and medical comorbidity pose a significant clinical and public health challenge. Evidence was found of a statistically significant intervention effect on mortality for diabetes mellitus in persons with major depression.