A study of depression in medically ill elderly patients with respect to coping strategies and spirituality as a way of coping

Background: Medically ill elderly patients are more prone to develop depression. Faulty coping mechanisms increase the risk of developing depression. Spirituality is known to decrease this risk. Aim: This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of depression in medically ill elderly patients,...

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Main Authors: Deepika Singh, Jahnavi Kedare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Geriatric Mental Health
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Online Access:http://www.jgmh.org/article.asp?issn=2348-9995;year=2014;volume=1;issue=2;spage=83;epage=89;aulast=Singh