A psychosocial perspective on chronic pain and depression in the elderly.
Chronic pain and depression often coexist in elderly individuals. This paper explores, from a clinical perspective, the antecedents for depressive symptoms in older chronic pain patients. A case is made for active social work intervention with elderly patients who manifest this complex syndrome of chronic pain.
D000368:Aged; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D059408:Pain Management; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012380:Role; D012803:Sick Role; D012934:Social Isolation; D012947:Social Work
D000928:Antidepressive Agents