Depression in residential aged care 2008-2012
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AIHW
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2013) Depression in residential aged care 2008-2012, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 29 March 2024.
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2013). Depression in residential aged care 2008-2012. Canberra: AIHW.
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Depression in residential aged care 2008-2012. AIHW, 2013.
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Depression in residential aged care 2008-2012. Canberra: AIHW; 2013.
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2013, Depression in residential aged care 2008-2012, AIHW, Canberra.
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Entry into residential aged care can be a challenging experience and the presence of depression can add to this challenge. This report provides the first in-depth review of available administrative data to explore the prevalence and characteristics of people with symptoms of depression in residential aged care. In 2012, over half (52%) of all permanent residential aged care residents had symptoms of depression. Between 2008 and 2012, residents admitted to care for the first time who had symptoms of depression were more likely to have high care needs, and were more likely to have behaviours which impacted on care needs.
- ISSN: 1329-5705
- ISBN: 978-1-74249-500-2
- Cat. no: AGE 73
- Pages: 62
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In 2012, over half (52%) of people in permanent residential aged care had symptoms of depression
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At 30 June 2012, 68% had or were seeking a diagnosis of depression
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In 2012, 24% had mild symptoms, 16% moderate, and 13% major —up from 19%, 11% and 10% in 2008, respectively
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People with symptoms of depression were more likely to have high needs than those without (73%, compared with 53%)