Key result
Inpatient physical rehabilitation is linked to significantly reduced depression symptoms in ~41% of elderly patients.
Why the study?
Symptoms of depression and their relationship with functional state in elderly patients starting physical rehabilitation were not well characterized.
Comparison
Not applicable, observational assessment of depression symptoms and functional state
Design
Population-based prospective study at a geriatric ward in a university hospital
Follow-up
Duration of hospitalization during rehabilitation
Authors
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Depressive symptoms were associated with poorer baseline function in elderly rehab patients; supports screening but leaves causal effects on recovery open.
Observational (n=276)
No
Lieberman et al. (1999) conducted an observational in Physical rehabilitation following hip fracture or stroke (n=276). Physical rehabilitation was evaluated on Prevalence of depression symptoms (GDS>10) on admission. Among 276 elderly patients hospitalized for physical rehabilitation, 41% showed signs of depression on admission, which decreased significantly by discharge (p=0.008).
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