Depression‐linked beliefs in older adults with depression
Depression‐linked beliefs in older adults with depression
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患有抑郁症的老年人与抑郁症相关的信念
DOI:
10.1111/jocn.15081
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发表时间:
2020
影响因子:
4.2
通讯作者:
Tanaka Koji
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作者:
菊地 淳;板橋 直人;吉岡 一実;岡田昌也,坪井貴嗣,大江悠樹,戸部有希子,吉田信子,大瀧純一,渡邊衡一郎,浅沼奈美;秋定真有,坪井桂子;菊地 淳;秋定真有;菊地 淳;Tanaka Koji
Aims and objectivesTo clarify beliefs linked with depression among older adults with depression in Japan.BackgroundAs a result of global population ageing, caring for older adults with depression has become an important issue worldwide. In this paper, the concept of “beliefs” pertains to phenomena that lead to distress about disease and can be alleviated through talk therapy. While previous studies focused on illness beliefs in people with mental illness and depression, no studies have yet focused on such beliefs among older adults with depression.DesignQualitative, narrative‐research‐based method.MethodsObservation and 1–5 narrative interviews lasting 60–90 min were conducted with each of 19 older adults with depression in a Japanese psychiatric ward. The resulting narratives were thematically analysed to derive relevant themes and subthemes. Reporting of this research adheres to COREQ guidelines.ResultsFour themes and twelve subthemes were revealed. Depression‐linked beliefs among older adults with depression were (1) “guilt and regret,” (2) “pessimism,” (3) “futility of treatment” and (4) “desire to be needed by loved ones and society.”ConclusionDepression‐linked beliefs among older adults with depression constituted spiritual pain reflecting character tendencies, including experiences of loss and developmental challenges related to ageing as well as subjects' natural diligence and consideration for others.Relevance to clinical practice(1) Helping nurses better understand distress experienced by older adults with depression, who are prone to feel guilt and regret when reflecting on the past and to alleviate distress through dialogue and providing positive affirmation for patients. (2) To understand and assuage distress over experiences of loss in old age. (3) To help older adults with depression form a more relaxed attitude towards life, so that even if they have experienced loss as a result of old age, they can maintain their self‐esteem and existential sense of self‐worth.