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MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE
October 13, 1998The Regional Office of the NHS Executive in Trent health region is funding a
study by the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at Leicester
University and Latham House Medical Practice in Melton Mowbray, to consider
the potential of screening for depression in older people.
The study will take 2 years to complete and include a population survey of
65-74 year olds as well as a medical records audit. A systematic review of
the literature covering effectiveness of treatments for depression in those
over the age of 65 will also be carried out. Together with the results of a
previous survey covering those aged 75 and over the study should provide
more information about the usefulness of screening and treatment for
depression in people over the age of 65.
The research team, headed by Professor Clarke, hopes to provide information
for local, regional and national health care planners and service providers.
Leicester, University of
for local, regional and national health care planners and service providers.
Leicester, University of
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