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Depression in the medically ill homebound patientDepartment of Nursing Humboldt State University Arcata, California Psychiatric Nursing Consultant Humboldt Home Health Services Eureka, California A large proportion of home health care patients are elderly persons who have serious medical problems. Psychiatric conditions such as depression and adjustment disorders often occur and are confused with dementia. Successful treatment is available, but only if the problem is diagnosed appropriately and promptly. The article guides the professional toward that end.
Home Health Care Management & Practice, Vol. 2, No. 3,
33-38 (1990) |
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