Building Consensus on the Relevant Criteria to Screen for Depressive Symptoms Among Near-Centenarians and Centenarians: Modified e-Delphi Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of centenarians worldwide is expected to increase dramatically, reaching 3.4 million by 2050 and >25 million by 2100. Despite these projections, depression remains a prevalent yet underdiagnosed and undertreated condition among this population that carries significant health risks.

Objective

This study aimed to identify and achieve consensus on the most representative signs and symptoms of depression in near-centenarians and centenarians (aged ≥95 years) through an e-Delphi study with an international and interdisciplinary panel of experts. Ultimately, the outcomes of this study might help create a screening instrument that is specifically designed for this unique population.

Methods

A modified e-Delphi study was carried out to achieve expert con

SUBMITTER: Gomes da Rocha C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11923476 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature