Anxiety in Older Adults across Care Settings

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Chapter 10 - Anxiety in Older Adults across Care Settings

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 March 2021

Veronica L. Shead ,

Rachel L. Rodriguez ,

Samuel J. Dreeben and

Shalagh A. McBride

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Gerard J. Byrne and

Nancy A. Pachana

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Gerard J. Byrne: Affiliation:
University of Queensland
Nancy A. Pachana: Affiliation:
University of Queensland

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The presentation of anxiety in older adults can differ across treatment and care settings. Therefore, providers must be mindful of these differences in order to adjust assessment and identify appropriate interventions to address the impact of anxiety on the patient and, in many cases, their overall health. This chapter aims to provide a brief description of anxiety across settings for older adults. The chapter will address anxiety in subacute treatment settings, home-based care, long-term care, and palliative/hospice care environments. It is important to remember that in these settings anxiety is often a secondary issue that accompanies acute, chronic, and terminal disease processes. Therefore, in addition to assessment and intervention, the impact of anxiety on the disease and treatment processes is also discussed in relation to overall health and treatment outcomes.

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Clinical and Research Perspectives
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