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Date Published: 23/05/2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v550i2.14240
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Vol. 550 No. 2 (2025)
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Trần Viết, L., & Nguyễn Xuân, T. (2025). ASSESSMENT OF DEPRESSIVE CHARACTERISTICS IN OLDER ADULTS WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE. Vietnam Medical Journal, 550(2). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v550i2.14240

ASSESSMENT OF DEPRESSIVE CHARACTERISTICS IN OLDER ADULTS WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Lực Trần Viết, Thanh Nguyễn Xuân

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Objective: To assess the prevalence, severity, and characteristics of depression in older adults with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 228 elderly patients diagnosed with PD at the National Geriatric Hospital. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15). Results: The mean age of patients was 69.3 ± 5.4 years, with a female-to-male ratio of 1.5:1. The prevalence of depression among PD patients was 63.16%, with mild depression accounting for 38.16%, moderate for 19.74%, and severe for 5.26%. Among depressed patients, 78.5% felt their lives were empty, 70.6% experienced memory problems, and 80.3% reported a lack of energy. Conclusion: Depression is a common symptom in older adults with PD. Regular depression screening should be integrated into PD management to improve mental health and quality of life in this population.

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depression, Parkinson’s disease, older adults, GDS-15, mental health

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