| Literature DB >> 22783956 |
Jo Anne Sirey1, Charles P Hannon, Debra D'Angelo, Katherine Knies.
Abstract
A growing population of older adults receive treatment for depression but remain symptomatic. We report on a feasibility pilot study of an intervention (ACTIVATE) to improve depression care by encouraging the older person to take a step to intensify the existing treatment. Older adults (N = 43) receiving home-meal service and in depression treatment, but still symptomatic, participated in the ACTIVATE intervention. Assessments were conducted to evaluate change in treatment. Many (66.6%) participants took a step to change their treatment; the rate (88.2%) was higher among individuals with major depression. ACTIVATE may be a useful social work intervention to improve depression care.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22783956 PMCID: PMC3397399 DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2011.644029
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Gerontol Soc Work ISSN: 0163-4372