Psychological health, functional capacity and social support in the elderly
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2017v20i2p45-58Keywords:
Depression, Anxiety, Elderly.Abstract
This study evaluated depressive and anxiety symptoms in elderly and its association with sex, age, functional capacity and the perception of social support. Participated 134 elderly people without cognitive impairment. There was a significant association between depression and anxiety with dependence in basic and instrumental activities of daily living and anxiety with low social involvement and low perception of social support. Public attention is importantto foster diagnosis and treatment of these clinical conditions.
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2017-06-30
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Possatto, J. de M., & Rabelo, D. F. (2017). Psychological health, functional capacity and social support in the elderly. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 20(2), 45–58. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2017v20i2p45-58
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