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Barriers to the detection and management of depression by palliative care professional carers among their patients : Perspectives from professional carers and patients' family members
Mellor, David McCabe, Marita Davison, Tanya Goldhammer, Denisa Hallford, David
Mellor, David
McCabe, Marita
Davison, Tanya
Goldhammer, Denisa
Hallford, David
Abstract
Objectives: This qualitative study explored the identification, monitoring, and management of symptoms of depression in patients receiving palliative care from 2 juxtaposed perspectives that are of care providers and care recipients' family members. Examining the barriers that restrict professional carers detecting and managing depression in their patients was a central focus of the study.
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2013
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American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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30
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1
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12-20
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