Prevalence of loneliness, anxiety, and depression among older people living in long-term care: A review

Syed Elias, Sharifah Munirah (2018) Prevalence of loneliness, anxiety, and depression among older people living in long-term care: A review. International Journal of Care Scholars, 1 (1). pp. 39-43. ISSN 2600-898X

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of this paper was to review prevalence rates of loneliness, anxiety, and depression among older people living in long-term care settings such as residential aged care facilities, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Method: A systematic search of the literature was conducted using several electronic databases including Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane library. Results: In total, 18 articles met the inclusion criteria for this review. The results indicated that the prevalence rates of loneliness (56% to 95.5%), anxiety (3.6% to 38%), and depression (11% to 85.5%) in older people living in long-term care settings are generally high. Conclusion: Further research on effective methods of reducing these symptoms is recommended.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5377/62606
Uncontrolled Keywords:	anxiety, aged, depression, loneliness, prevalence
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Special Care Nursing
Depositing User:	SHARIFAH MUNIRAH SYED ELIAS
Date Deposited:	02 Apr 2018 15:51
Last Modified:	25 Jun 2018 08:19
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/62606

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