COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative: Research
Depression In Community Residing Elders (DIRE): A Rapid Review of Depression Telemedicine Interventions for Older Adults Living in the Community
Key Messages
Depression is the single most common mental illness in older adults and worsens people’s day to day lives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these conditions are exacerbated because physical distancing leaves older adults without access to treatment. Our study found 14 articles that examined the effect of telehealth interventions on depression or depressive symptoms in older adults. We will do further research to find any other telehealth treatments for depression, and determine which interventions are most effective.
Keywords
- Depression
- Depressive symptoms
- Mental health
- Mood disorders
- Older adults
- Seniors
- Elderly
- Telehealth
- Virtual care
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
Author(s)
- Nominated Principal Applicant: Dr. Zahra Goodarzi, MD, MSc, FRCPC, University of Calgary
- Dr. Zahra Goodarzi, MD, MSc, University of Calgary
- Dr. Jennifer Watt, MD, PhD, University of Toronto
- Dr. Julia Kirkham, MD, MSc, Queens University
- Dr. Dallas Seitz, MD, PhD, University of Calgary
- Dr. Zahinoor Ismail, MD, University of Calgary
- Dr. Andrea Tricco, PhD, University of Toronto
- Dr. Sharon Straus, MD, MSc, University of Calgary
- Dr. Areti Angeliki Veroniki, PhD, University of Ioannina
For more information, please contact: Dr. Zahra Goodarzi, zahra.goodarzi@albertahealthservices.ca
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Chronic Disease and/or Mental Illness, Aging
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