Outcome of psychiatric hospitalization for very low-functioning demented patients

The authors determined the outcome of geropsychiatric hospitalization for 73 very low-functioning demented patients (GAF score < 21). General psychiatric symptoms, depression, and agitation decreased significantly, and mean GAF scores increased significantly, with no significant change in cogniti...

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Published inJournal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology Vol. 10; no. 2; p. 55
Main Authors Bakey, A A, Kunik, M E, Orengo, C A, Molinari, V A, Workman, R H, Hamilton, J D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1997
Subjects
Activities of Daily Living - psychology
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Combined Modality Therapy
Comorbidity
Dementia - diagnosis
Dementia - psychology
Dementia - therapy
Depressive Disorder - diagnosis
Depressive Disorder - psychology
Depressive Disorder - therapy
Disability Evaluation
Female
Hospitals, Psychiatric
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neurocognitive Disorders - diagnosis
Neurocognitive Disorders - psychology
Neurocognitive Disorders - therapy
Patient Admission
Patient Care Team
Psychomotor Agitation - diagnosis
Psychomotor Agitation - psychology
Psychomotor Agitation - therapy
Quality of Life
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The authors determined the outcome of geropsychiatric hospitalization for 73 very low-functioning demented patients (GAF score < 21). General psychiatric symptoms, depression, and agitation decreased significantly, and mean GAF scores increased significantly, with no significant change in cognitive function. Psychiatric hospitalization can meaningfully improve function and quality of life even in this very impaired population. Despite these improvements many patients are discharged to more restrictive settings.
ISSN:0891-9887
DOI:10.1177/089198879701000203