Changes in the SF-12 among Depressed Elders Six Months after Discharge from an Inpatient Geropsychiatric Unit |
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Authors: | Philip A Rozario Nancy L Morrow-Howell Enola K Proctor |
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Institution: | (1) School of Social Work, Adelphi University, 1 South Avenue, P.O. Box 701, Garden City, NY 11530-0701, USA;(2) George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, WA, USA |
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Abstract: | Using the SF-12 to measure physical and mental functioning, the authors examine the intra-individual changes in health-related
quality of life (HRQOL) 6 months post-discharge for depressed older adults. In addition, they examine three sets of predictors
that might influence these changes. The sample of depressed older adults was recruited from an inpatient geropsychiatry unit.
Although their physical and mental health scores on the SF-12 were lower than comparable norms, the sample showed an average
increase in their mental functioning but a decrease in the physical functioning over the 6 months. Negative life-events were
significant predictors of people who reported no change in their mental health functioning and decreases in their physical
health functioning. Interestingly, those who experienced positive life events were more likely to report declines and younger
participants were more likely to report no change in their physical functioning. The findings indicate that the effects of
depression on HRQOL can have enduring effects on a sample of previously hospitalized older adults. The significance of life
event changes might signify the importance of taking into account non-traditional areas of medical interventions. Further,
the findings indicate the usefulness of the SF-12 quantifying HRQOL outcomes. |
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Keywords: | Depressed older adults Health-related Quality of life SF-12 |
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