Cognitive functioning and late-life depression.
Cognitive functioning and late-life depression.
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DOI：
10.1017/s1355617714000198
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发表时间：
2014-05
影响因子：
2.6
通讯作者：
Butters, Meryl A.
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作者：
Koenig, Aaron M.;Bhalla, Rishi K.;Butters, Meryl A.
这份简短的报告介绍了晚年抑郁症 (LLD) 的认知功能主题。除了提供文献综述之外，我们还提出了一个框架来理解这种高度流行的疾病中认知结果的异质性。此外，我们还讨论了 LLD 和痴呆症之间的关系，并强调定期评估出现抑郁症状的老年人认知功能的重要性。如果在神经心理学评估过程中发现认知缺陷，我们建议转诊至老年精神科医生或认知神经科医生，以评估和治疗患者的症状。
This brief report provides an introduction to the topic of cognitive functioning in late-life depression (LLD). In addition to providing a review of the literature, we present a framework for understanding the heterogeneity of cognitive outcomes in this highly prevalent disorder. In addition, we discuss the relationship between LLD and dementia, and highlight the importance of regularly assessing cognitive functioning in older adults who present with depressive symptoms. If cognitive deficits are discovered during a neuropsychological assessment, we recommend referral to a geriatric psychiatrist or cognitive neurologist, for evaluation and treatment of the patient’s symptoms.