Symptoms of depression, sadness and sense of coherence (coping) among cognitively intact older people with cancer living in nursing homes-a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Symptoms of depression are often reported among patients with a cancer diagnosis. Strong sense of coherence (SOC) is shown to be associated with less depression in the general older population and among nursing homes (NH) residents in particular. Knowledge about mixed-methods perspectives that examine symptoms of depression and SOC among cognitively intact NH residents with cancer is scarce.

Aim

To investigate symptoms of depression and SOC among NH residents who are cognitively intact and have cancer.

Methods

We used a quantitatively driven mixed-methods design with sequential supplementary qualitative components. We facilitated the collection of quantitative survey data of 60 NH residents (≥ 65 years) with cancer using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

SUBMITTER: Drageset J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4906642 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature