Problem-Solving Therapy Reduces Suicidal Ideation In Depressed Older Adults with Executive Dysfunction.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To test the hypothesis that Problem Solving Therapy (PST) is more effective than Supportive Therapy (ST) in reducing suicidal ideation in older adults with major depression and executive dysfunction. We further explored whether patient characteristics, such as age, sex, and additional cognitive impairment load (e.g., memory impairments) were related to changes in suicidal ideation over time.

Design

Secondary data analysis using data from a randomized clinical trial allocating participants to PST or ST at 1:1 ratio. Raters were blind to patients' assignments.

Setting

University medical centers.

Participants

221 people aged 65 years old and older with major depression determined by Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-III-R diagnosis and executive dysf

SUBMITTER: Gustavson KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5730069 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature