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July 20, 2026Korean Journal of Family MedicineOpen Access

Critical appraisal of “Preventing depression in older adults with chronic illnesses through the SMART Elderly Program: a quasi-experimental study in Central Thailand”

Muhammad Wasi Hassan Tehseen Sajjad Nadia Irshad

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Key Points

To evaluate the effectiveness of the SMART Elderly Program in preventing depression among older adults with chronic illnesses.
Quasi-experimental study design
Targeted older adults with chronic illnesses in Central Thailand
Implemented the SMART Elderly Program as an intervention.
Significant reduction in depression levels post-intervention
Improved mental health scores observed in participants
Positive feedback on program effectiveness from participants

Implication

Quasi-experimental study examines the impact of the SMART Elderly Program on depression in older adults, suggesting mental health benefits.

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Cite This Study

Hassan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a605d9e4163e025518d79bb https://doi.org/10.4082/kjfm.26.0068

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