Risk indicators of depression in residential homes.
OBJECTIVE
To assess risk indicators of depressive symptoms in social and personal domains of residents of residential homes.


METHODS
In a cross-sectional study risk indicators for depressive symptoms (Geriatric Depression Scale) were examined in bivariate and multivariate analyses, four hundred and seventy-nine elderly subjects from 11 residential homes took part in the study.


RESULTS
Functional impairment, loneliness, higher education levels, a family history of depression and neuroticism are associated with depressive symptom.


CONCLUSIONS
The risk indicators of depression found in residential homes are similar to those in the community.
Eisses
A M H
AM
Department of Psychiatry, Medical Faculty, University of Groningen, The Netherlands. A.M.H.Eisses@med.rug.nl
Kluiter
H
H
Jongenelis
K
K
Pot
A M
AM
Beekman
A T F
AT
Ormel
J
J
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008132:Loneliness; D008297:Male; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D009497:Neurotic Disorders / Q000150:complications; D009735:Nursing Homes; D012307:Risk Factors