Depression

Researchers from Fu-Jen Catholic University, Department of Nursing detail new studies and findings in the area of depression

Published in Mental Health Weekly Digest, July 20th, 2009

Researchers detail in 'Disability and pain management methods of Taiwanese arthritic older patients,' new data in depression. "This study aims to investigate the prevalence of disability, factors influencing disability and pain self-management techniques employed by older arthritis patients in Taiwan. Arthritis is the most common chronic disease in older people," investigators in Taiwan report.

"It may result in pain, stiffness and joint deformity, which ultimately lead to disability. Understanding the factors influencing disability is needed to help arthritis sufferers to achieve optimal health status. A cross-sectional design was employed for this study. One hundred...

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Source: Mental Health Weekly Digest (2009-07-20)

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