Syncope, Depression and Anti-Depressant Use in Older Adults
Structured interviews were undertaken in the respondents' homes by trained professional social interviewers using computer-assisted personal interviewing. During the interview, information on the health and well-being of participants, including demographics, socioeconomic status, medical history, personal health behaviours and physical functioning and medication use, was collected.
Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Trinity College Research Ethics committee. All participants provided written informed consent prior to participating in the study.
Study Procedures
Computer-assisted Personal Interview
Structured interviews were undertaken in the respondents' homes by trained professional social interviewers using computer-assisted personal interviewing. During the interview, information on the health and well-being of participants, including demographics, socioeconomic status, medical history, personal health behaviours and physical functioning and medication use, was collected.
Ethics
Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Trinity College Research Ethics committee. All participants provided written informed consent prior to participating in the study.