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presented by Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP
Financial: Elizabeth Galik receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no financial interest beyond the production of this course.
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Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP
Elizabeth Galik is a Professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She received a BSN from the University of Pennsylvania, an MSN from Villanova University, a post-master's Adult Nurse Practitioner Certificate from Johns Hopkins University, and a PhD from the University of Maryland. Her research interest is in developing and testing interventions to…
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1. Prevalence and Clinical Presentation of Depression
This chapter will define and describe the prevalence of depression among older adults in community, long-term, and acute care settings. Additionally, the different clinical presentations of depression will be reviewed based on gender and age. Factors that influence depression in older adults will also be discussed.
2. Assessment of Depression Among Older Adults
This chapter will describe the assessment of depression among older adults. Screening recommendations and tools will be discussed in addition to the comprehensive assessment of depression when screening is positive. Some older adults may be at risk of suicide, so appropriate screening for suicide will also be addressed.
3. Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Depression
This chapter will describe a variety of non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of depression, including cognitive/behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, physical activity/exercise, and social engagement/volunteerism. Having an understanding of the different non-pharmacological treatments is important so that care can be individualized for the older adult.
4. Pharmacological Treatment of Depression
This chapter will discuss the potential benefits and risks associated with different classes of antidepressant medications. A case-based approach will be utilized to apply knowledge of the assessment and treatment of depression among older adults.
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