@article{60662ca2ec3e4e638c972c5bef60ce76,
title = "Nursing standard of practice protocol: Depression in elderly patients",
abstract = "Depression is a highly prevalent but underrecognized and undertreated mental health problem in community-dwelling, medically ill, and institutionalized older adults. Untreated depression is associated with serious negative consequences for the elderly patient. Nurses in various practice settings can reduce the negative effects of depression through early recognition, intervention, and referral of patients with depression. This article presents an overview of depression in late life with emphasis on age-related assessment considerations, clinical decision-making, and nursing intervention strategies for elders with depression. A standard of practice protocol for use by nurses in a variety of practice settings is also presented.",
author = "Kurlowicz, {Lenore H.} and Ivo Abraham and Amella, {Elaine Jensen} and Melissa Bottrell and Priscilla Ebersole and Kathleen Fletcher and Foreman, {Marquis D.} and Terry Fulmer and Kresevic, {Denise M.} and Anna Lee and Mathy Mezey and Mion, {Lorraine C.} and Naylor, {Mary D.} and Lark Simon and Cheryl Vince and Mary Walker and May Wykle",
note = "Funding Information: LENORE H. KURLOWICZ,P hD, RN, CS, is a fellow in Geriatric Psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry zand Behavioral Health, University of Pennsylvania,a nd a psychiatric consultationl iaison nurse at the Hospital of the Universityo f Pennsylvaniai n Philadelphia, Pa. * The NICHE Faculty includes Ivo Abraham, PhD, RN, FAAN, Elaine Jensen Amella, PhD, RN, CS, Melissa Bottrell, MPH, Priscilla Ebersole, PhD, RN, FAAN, KathleenF letcher, RN, CS, MSN, GNE Marquis D. Foreman, PhD, RN, FAAN, Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, Denise M. Kresevic, RN, C, MSN, Anna Lee, Mathy Mezey RN, EdD, FAAN, Lorraine C. Mion, RN, PhD, Mary D. Naylor, PhD, RN, FAAN, Lark Simon, BSN, RN, C, Cheryl Vince, MeD, Mary Walker, PhD, RN, FAAN, and May Wykle, PhD, RN, FAAN. Supported by a grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation. Copyright {\textcopyright} 1997 by Mosby-Year Book, Inc. 0197-4572/97/$5.00 + 0 34/1/82809",
year = "1997",
doi = "10.1016/S0197-4572(97)90092-6",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "18",
pages = "192--200",
journal = "Geriatric Nursing",
issn = "0197-4572",
publisher = "Mosby Inc.",
number = "5",
}