Abstract

REGIS, Claudia Emi et al. Perception of cardiovascular disease and depression in the elderly in hospital school São Paulo. Psicol. hosp. (São Paulo) [online]. 2010, vol.8, n.2, pp.46-69. ISSN 2175-3547.

This study aimed to identify the cardiovascular disease perception in the elderly and the relation with depression occurrence. Considering that the internment situation may be a mood influencing factor, it was administered: Mini-Mental Screening Test, Interview Script and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). The results analysis was undertaken through the content frequency and Bardin`s Content Thematic Analysis. The results indicate difficulty of relating emotional aspects, with concentration on physical complains answers, like the association between physical limitations due to disease and presence of depression.

Keywords : Depression; Elderly people; Cardiovascular disease; Perception.

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