Depressive symptoms in the last year of life: early screening and varied treatment pathways needed

TitleDepressive symptoms in the last year of life: early screening and varied treatment pathways needed
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2020
AuthorsReed, J
JournalEvidence-Based Nursing
ISSN Number1367-6539
Keywordsdepression
Abstract

Depression is linked to poor quality of life as individuals near the end of life.1 This study examines the epidemiology of depressive symptoms in the year prior to death, assessing sociodemographic and clinical factors and their impact on the trajectory of depressive symptoms.

URLhttps://ebn.bmj.com/content/early/2020/02/07/ebnurs-2019-103246
DOI10.1136/ebnurs-2019-103246
Citation KeyReedebnurs-2019-103246