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A 16 page research paper that investigates the role that Advanced Practice Nurses can play in mediating the mechanisms of vulnerability associated with the social determinant of low-income and the subsequent effect on depression in elderly population. This paper includes 2.5 pages summation of the report by offering a list of the topic sentences from each paragraph. This section of the report is single-spaced and cover 2.5 pages of the total page count. After a literature review on the topic, the writer discusses the implications of the data in regards to APN practice. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Sentences from Article * The implementation of the Medicare system was intended by the US government to equalize access to healthcare for Americans aged 65 and older, regardless of
income level. * Based on empirical research findings, experts believe that roughly 5 million Americans over the age of 65 should be diagnosed as clinically depressed and that an
additional million suffer from major depression (Birrer and Vemuri, 2004). * Diagnosing these patients is complicated by the fact that elders will often not report that they are depressed, but
rather will present with far less specific symptoms, such as "insomnia, anorexia and fatigue" (Birrer and Vemuri, 2004, p. 2375). * Katon, et al, 2006. Seeking medical intervention for depression
is problematic for low-income elderly as this entails increased medical expenditures. * This study showed that in comparison with the usual form of care, the patients in the intervention program
experienced considerable more depression-free days over the course of 2 years with no greater medical costs incurred than with usual care (Katon, et al, 2006). * Hu, 2007. There has
been a tremendous body of research that supports the concepts previously stated, which are, firs of all, that depression is widespread in elderly American populations and, secondly, that race and
low-income are significant demographic factors. * Chowdhury and Rasania, 2008. This research team investigated the incidence of psychiatric disorders, including depression, in a cross-sectional study of elderly living within communities
in New Delhi, India. * Benek-Higgins, et al, 2008. This informative, peer-reviewed article offers practitioners a comprehensive overview of what is known about depression and the elderly. et al, 2008,p.
283). * Nevertheless, despite Medicaid assistance, availability of coverage and the cost of treatment remains factors that greatly affect the treatment of depression for low=income elders, as Medicare utilization
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