BAN-Dep: A trial to decrease the prevalence of depression in Australian Nursing Homes [ 2018 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Osvaldo Almeida (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Christopher Etherton-Beer ,  A/Pr Dina Logiudice ,  Dr Andrew Ford ,  Prof Leon Flicker
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Brief description Depression is common among residents of aged care facilities, although symptoms are often not detected or treated. The Professional Education to Aged Care (PEAC) is a beyondblue e-learning platform designed to enhance knowledge about depression and anxiety in residential care. This trial aims to test whether the addition of a behavioural activation component is more efficacious than the PEAC alone in reducing the frequency of depressive symptoms among nursing home residents.

Funding Amount $AUD 876,381.75

Funding Scheme Targeted Calls

Notes Depression anxiety and suicide among elderly Australians