Depression in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Depression is a common mental disorder and is a major cause of years lived with disability. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increase in the prevalence of depression worldwide. Our aim is to identify and synthesise the determinants of depression, the diagnostic assessment tools used to evaluate depression, and the interventions carried out since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the population aged 60 and older.

Methods and analysis

A systematic review of the literature will be conducted. The following databases will be searched: CINAHL Plus with Full Text, MedicLatina, MEDLINE with Full Text, and Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection. The search strategy will include the following Medical Subject Headings or similar terms: "Depression", "Dep

SUBMITTER: Silva C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9615176 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature