Diagnosing major depression in older Australian adults: Is there evidence for age-related bias?

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1045013

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Epidemiological studies have consistently indicated that the prevalence of depression decreases with increasing age. Researchers have debated whether this finding is a real age-dependent decline or an artefact of sampling and assessment. This study seeks to use statistical methods and cognitive interviewing to investigate the potential for age-related bias in the criteria for major depression. The study will make recommendations to improve the diagnostic methods used diagnose and treat major depression in the old age.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $202,839.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Mental Health

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

aged health | diagnostic methods | epidemiology | mental health | psychiatry | psychometrics

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