Depression and cognitive impairment among newly admitted nursing home residents in the USA.
Christine M UlbrichtAnthony J RothschildJacob N HunnicuttKate L LapanePublished in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2017)
Many newly admitted residents with an active diagnosis of depression are untreated, potentially missing an important window to improve symptoms. The extent of comorbid cognitive impairment and depression and lack of treatment suggest opportunities for improved quality of care in this increasingly important healthcare setting. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.