Why the study?
Do older medical patients with systemic diseases have higher prevalence rates of self-reported depressive symptoms compared to those with nonsystemic diseases?
Do older medical patients with systemic diseases have higher prevalence rates of self-reported depressive symptoms compared to those with nonsystemic diseases?
Systemic diseases may be associated with a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms in older medical patients, though this relationship is likely moderated by other factors.
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May suggest link in older patients; leaves open moderation by other factors and need for prospective studies.
Hodges et al. (1998) studied this question.
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