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The effect of depression on functional abilities among Great Lakes American Indians
Author(s)Peter A Lichtenberg, Elizabeth E Chapleski, Lise M Youngblade
Journal titleJournal of Applied Gerontology, vol 16, no 2, June 1997
Pagespp 235-248
KeywordsDepression ; Mobility ; Self care capacity ; Native Americans ; United States of America.
AnnotationDepression is becoming recognised as a prime factor affecting older adults' functional abilities and disabilities. However, there is a scarcity of data on depression in older adult American Indians and none of the impact of depression on functional skills in this group. Using a sample of 314 American Indians from rural and urban areas, depression was found to be a significant predictor of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) abilities, even after demographic variables and co-morbid medical illness were accounted for. Because American Indians have higher co-morbid medical illnesses (CMI) than do members of the dominant culture, the results of the study highlights the need for assessment and treatment of depression in older American Indians. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-981015226 A
ClassmarkENR: C4: CA: TKH: 7T

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