How large is the gap between self-report and assessed mental health and does it impact older adult mental health service utilization?
J Gerontol Soc Work
; 58(1): 3-19, 2015.
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| ID: mdl-24971776
ABSTRACT
We examined the relationship between self-reported and assessed mental health status and service use, using data from the Health and Retirement Study (N = 9,547). Twelve percent and thirty percent had inaccurate perceptions of their mood and memory status, respectively. No significant difference was found in the likelihood of service use between older adults who were unaware of current depressive symptoms and those who self-reported problems but had no assessed symptoms. Older adults who scored low in cognitive test were more likely to use services, regardless of self-reported memory status. Discrepancies between self-reported and assessed status may contribute to service utilization.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Aposentadoria
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Nível de Saúde
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Saúde Mental
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Autorrelato
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Serviços de Saúde Mental
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Gerontol Soc Work
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos