Psychological distress and its correlates in older care-dependent persons living at home

@article{Thygesen2009PsychologicalDA,
  title={Psychological distress and its correlates in older care-dependent persons living at home},
  author={Elin Thygesen and Hans Inge Saevareid and Torill Christine Lindstr{\o}m and Knut Engedal},
  journal={Aging \& Mental Health},
  year={2009},
  volume={13},
  pages={319 - 327}
}
Objectives: This study examined psychological distress in older people receiving home nursing care. The influence of risk factors and personal resources on their perceived psychological distress was also examined. Method: A linear regression analysis was applied in a cross-sectional sample of 214 patients aged 75 years and older. Psychological distress was measured using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). The independent variables were sex, education, age, living arrangement, household… 
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