Caring for an older spouse with a psychiatric illness. 1(3).
J.M. Murray
Bok Engelsk 1997
| Utgitt | 1997
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| Omfang | 256- 260
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| Opplysninger | This is a descriptive study of the second stage of a community surveyof older people, in which the prevalence of psychiatric illness amongmarried individuals was significantly lower than among the currentlyunmarried (13.7% versus 25.6%, p < 0.00001). Couples in which one orboth partners had dementia or depression were interviewed todetermine psychiatric status, social difficulties and support.Caregiving spouses of those with either depression or dementia wereboth at high risk of mental illness: overall 50% were GHQ cases. Themost frequently reported social difficulties concerned loneliness,social life, housing and finance. Both practical and psychosocialdifficulties should be taken into account in planning interventionsfor this group.
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