Depressive symptoms of elderly people before and after an intensive care unit stay

Elderly survivors of critical illness often present depressive symptoms which have a significant impact on quality of life. Objective: To assess and compare depressive symptoms in people aged 65 years or older before and after ICU stay, as well as examining its prevalence. Methods: This is a cross-s...

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Main Authors: Ana Fernandes Teixeira, Anamaria Alves Napoleão, Ricardo F. Baldonedo Cernuda, Fabiana de Souza Orlandi, Mª Pilar Mosteiro Diaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de Évora 2015-04-01
Series:RIASE
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.uevora.pt/index.php/saude_envelhecimento/article/view/45/67