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Hindi International Journal of Mental Health & PsychiatryISSN: 2471-4372
Gaurav R Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Depression; Elderly; Prevalence; Risk factors
Department of Psychiatry, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Biography
Dr. Gaurav Rajender M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (Phychiatry), M.N.A.M.S., M.C.H.I. (California, USA), F.I.P.S. Senior Consultant Neuro Psychiatrist & A. Professor Child, Adolescent & Deaddiction Specialist Clinic: B-2, Opp. Pink Square Mall, Govind Marg, Raja Park, Jaipur Formerly: Fortis EscortsHosptial, Jaipur (Head Psychiatry) A.I.I.M.S. New Delhi Mulana Azad Medical College & GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi
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Depression in Geriatric Outpatients at Tertiary Care Center in India
Author(s): Akash Rajender, Gaurav R, Krishna Kanwal, Priyanka Choudhary
Background: Aging is a progressive process beginning with life and ending with death. There is a massive growth in elderly population and age associated diseases. Depression is frequently associated with aging, associated comorbidities and treatment compliance in this fragile age group.
Aims and Objective: To study prevalence of depression in elderly using Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and its associated risk factors.
Method: Three hundred elderly (≥ 60years) patients were assessed at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur in an observational, cross sectional study using Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Correlation ... view more»
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