Problem-Solving Therapy for Late-Life Depression in Home Care
Gellis, Z.D., et al. - The authors present data from a pilot research program initiated to develop, refine, and test the outcomes of Brief Problem-Solving Therapy in Home Care (PST-HC) that targets the needs of older adults identified with severe depressive symptoms in an acute home care setting...Conclusion: Results suggest that PST-HC is well tolerated and holds promise for reducing persistent depressive symptoms. The authors discuss limitations in terms of the "real-world" applicability of this psychosocial treatment for late-life depression [more...]
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