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Challenges of nurses and care management of depressed older adults: a narrative literature review.

Abdulrhman Saad B AlbougamiJoseph U AlmazanNancy StittJonas Preposi CruzPaolo C ColetCris S Adolfo
Published in: Scandinavian journal of caring sciences (2020)
Nurses experience several challenges in implementing depression care management. The role of social support in the treatment of depression, pharmacological management and different types of health care management strategies all provide solutions for depressed older adults. The review findings provide insights for improving health care nursing services for depressed older adults and reducing the negative health outcomes in this population.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
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