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Luptak, Marilyn; Kaas, Merrie J.; Artz, Margaret; McCarthy, Teresa – Gerontologist, 2008
Purpose: We describe and evaluate a project designed to pilot test an evidence-based clinical intervention for assessing and treating depression in older adults in rural primary care clinics. Project ADAPT--Assuring Depression Assessment and Proactive Treatment--utilized existing primary care resources to overcome barriers to sustainability…
Descriptors: Intervention, Public Health, Training, Geriatrics
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Meeks, Suzanne; Burton, Elizabeth G. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2004
Depression is a prevalent and serious problem among nursing home residents. Nursing home staff members are gatekeepers for mental health treatment for residents, but may know little about depression and its management. We evaluated a didactic workshop for nursing home staff on depressive symptoms and management. Results for 58 staff participants…
Descriptors: Nursing Homes, Workshops, Depression (Psychology), Mental Health