Depression in Older Adults: A Meta-Synthesis |
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| Authors: | Jacqueline Corcoran Emily Brown Megan Davis Michelle Pineda Jessica Kadolph Holly Bell |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia , USA jcorcora@vcu.edu;3. School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia , USA;4. School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin , Austin , Texas , USA |
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| Abstract: | Depression in older adults is often overlooked and dismissed as a part of aging. A body of knowledge—both quantitative and qualitative—has developed on the topic of depression in older adults. Meta-analyses and systematic reviews have been used to synthesize the quantitative findings of studies, and our research seeks to synthesize the qualitative studies that have been conducted on elders' experience with depression. Thirteen studies met inclusion criteria, and 4 major themes were extracted: experiences, causes, recovery, and barriers to treatment. These themes are detailed and their implications for practice are explored. |
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| Keywords: | mental health mental illness depression meta-synthesis of qualitative studies |
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