Depression among the elderly in an elderly clinic: proposal of nursing action.

Authors

  • Ana Carla Alves De Andrade
  • Fernanda Raquel Alves De Lima
  • Luciana Fernandes Albuquerque E Silva
  • Silvana Sidney Costa Santos

Keywords:

Depressão, enfermagem, Saúde do idoso, Asilos para idosos, Assistência a idosos, Idoso, Idoso de 80 anos ou mais, Humano.

Abstract

The objectives of this study were: identifying the presence of depression among elderly dwelling in an Elderly Clinic; proposing a nursing action in order to prevent depression among these elderly guests. Descriptive research carried out at Abrigo Cristo Redentor, in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, with a sampling of 41 aged people. Seven out of them presented depression. The main symptoms were: hopelessness; uselessness feeling; insomnia; sadness among others. We concluded by recognizing the difficulties faced by the elderly who need to live in an Elderly Clinic and the importance of the nurse presence to better handle their difficulties

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Published

2008-06-04

How to Cite

1.
Alves De Andrade AC, Raquel Alves De Lima F, Fernandes Albuquerque E Silva L, Sidney Costa Santos S. Depression among the elderly in an elderly clinic: proposal of nursing action. Rev Gaúcha Enferm [Internet]. 2008 Jun. 4 [cited 2026 Sep. 1];26(1):57. Available from: https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/rgenf/article/view/4541

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 1 (2005)

Section

Pesquisas

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