| Title | Self-Rated Health, Cognition, and Dual Sensory Impairment Are Important Predictors of Depression Among Home Care Clients in Ontario |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2015 |
| Authors | Guthrie DM, Thériault ÉR, Davidson JGS |
| Journal | Home Health Care Management & Practice |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 35-43 |
| Date Published | 2016/02/01 |
| ISBN Number | 1084-8223 |
| Accession Number | WOS:000442432300005 |
| Abstract | Depression can be a disabling and debilitating condition among older adults (aged 65+). This study examined risk factors for symptoms of depression in a large sample of older home care clients (n = 218,850) in Ontario, Canada, using existing data collected with the Resident Assessment Instrument for Home Care (RAI-HC). The RAI-HC has been mandated across the province since 2002. The most important predictors of depression were lower self-rated health (odds ratio [OR] = 3.4), cognitive impairment (OR = 2.9), dual sensory impairment (OR = 1.2), and a primary language other than English or French (OR = 1.5). This suggests that not only physical health but also sensory impairments and communication difficulties increase the risk for depression among home care recipients. |
| DOI | 10.1177/1084822315591812 |
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