The prevalence, associations and symptoms of depression amongst dementia sufferers.

Journal article

OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence rates of RDC major and RDC minor depression in dementia sufferers, to compare the prevalence rates and symptoms of depression between different dementias and to look at the associations of RDC major depression. DESIGN: Case control. SETTING: Referrals to clinical services. SUBJECTS: 124 patients with DSM-III-R dementia. MEASURES: The patients were assessed using the GMS/HAS package and the Cornell Depression Scale. Depression was diagnosed according to RDC...

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Authors: Ballard, C; Bannister, C; Solis, M; Oyebode, F; Wilcock, G

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Journal of affective disorders
• Volume: 36
• Issue: 3-4
• Pages: 135-144
• Publication date: 1996-01-01
• DOI: 10.1016/0165-0327(95)00072-0
• EISSN: 1573-2517
• ISSN: 0165-0327
• Language: English
• Keywords: Humans; Depressive Disorder; Personality Assessment; Neuropsychological Tests; Dementia, Vascular; Male; Cross-Sectional Studies; Case-Control Studies; Incidence; England; Dementia; Alzheimer Disease; Mental Status Schedule; Female; Geriatric Assessment; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Comorbidity