Is a dedicated specialist social worker working exclusively with psychogeriatric inpatients and an associated dedicated domiciliary care package cost-effective?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute exposure to sedative drugs may induce memory impairment, but there is mixed evidence that long-term sedative use may result in incident cognitive decline. The objective of this study was to investigate the use of sedative drugs and incident cognitive decline in a population-based sample of persons aged...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Desplenter F,Lavikainen P,Hartikainen S,Sulkava R,Bell JS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTBackground:Getting lost is a recognized complication in patients with dementia. Preventive measures are lacking. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a home-based missing incident prevention program (HMIPP) in reducing missing incidents, time of searching, and caregivers' stress. METHODS:The de...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Lau WM,Chan TY,Szeto SL

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seeking medical advice for dementia involves an understanding of norms, values and attitudes towards care-giving and inter-dependency, which are culturally bounded. We hypothesize that local culture and socioeconomic structure affect our Chinese patients who present with forgetfulness to our memory clinic. ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Sheng B,Law CB,Yeung KM

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Written records have been describing extreme states of emotions since ancient Greece (Angst and Marneros, 2001), but Aretaeus of Cappadocia (which is geographically located in modern Turkey) was probably the first to outline the close relationship between depression and mania nearly 2000 years ago: "I think that melan...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Almeida OP

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A past history of self-harm is a significant risk factor for suicide in older people. The aims of this study are to (i) characterize older people who present with self-harm to emergency departments (EDs); and (ii) determine the predictors for repeat self-harm and suicide. METHODS:Demographic and clinical da...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Cheung G,Foster G,de Beer W,Gee S,Hawkes T,Rimkeit S,Tan YM,Merry S,Sundram F

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The elderly are at high risk of developing tuberculosis. The prevalence and incidence of depression and anxiety are higher in those with tuberculosis than in the general population. A positive correlation between national suicide rates and rates of mortality due to tuberculosis has been reported. METHODS:Th...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Shah A

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTBackground:Research reviews highlight methodological limitations and gaps in the evidence base for the arts in dementia care. In response, we developed a 12-week visual art program and evaluated the impact on people living with dementia through a mixed-methods longitudinal investigation. METHODS:One hundred a...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Windle G,Joling KJ,Howson-Griffiths T,Woods B,Jones CH,van de Ven PM,Newman A,Parkinson C

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of spousal bereavement on mental health varies among the widowed. More information is needed on factors influencing bereavement outcome. METHOD:We conducted a cross-sectional study on a sample of 216 widowed individuals. Initial non-response was high, with only 8% of all approached persons partic...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Onrust S,Cuijpers P,Smit F,Bohlmeijer E

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is increasing interest in identifying novel cognitive paradigms to help detect preclinical dementia. Promising results have been found in clinical settings using the Semantic Interference Test (SIT), a modification of an existing episodic memory test (Fuld Object Memory Evaluation) that exploits vulner...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Snitz BE,Loewenstein DA,Chang CC,Lee CW,Vander Bilt J,Saxton J,Ganguli M

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTObjectives:Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are nearly universal in dementia, a condition occurring in more than 40 million people worldwide. BPSD present a considerable treatment challenge for prescribers and healthcare professionals. Our purpose was to prioritize existing and emerging...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Kales HC,Lyketsos CG,Miller EM,Ballard C

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major depression in the elderly is often a relapsing, chronic illness with high risk for chronic invalidism, poor treatment compliance, and suicide. In most cases, maintenance treatment to prevent recurrence and to enhance the quality of life is thought to be indicated. We review recent data from our ongoing studies t...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Reynolds CF 3rd,Frank E,Perel JM,Mazumdar S,Kupfer DJ

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children of patients with young onset dementia (YOD) who are confronted with a parent who has a progressive disease, often assist in caregiving tasks, which may have a great impact on their lives. The objective of the present study is to explore the experiences of children living with a young parent with dem...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Millenaar JK,van Vliet D,Bakker C,Vernooij-Dassen MJ,Koopmans RT,Verhey FR,de Vugt ME

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the prevalence of, or associations with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in developing countries. METHODS:Individuals diagnosed as having dementia according to DSM-IV criteria (mild and moderate cases as defined by the Clinical Dementia Rating scale only), toget...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Ferri CP,Ames D,Prince M,10\/66 Dementia Research Group.

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Clinical syndromes such as amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are highly predictive of future development of Alzheimer's disease (AD), but it is not known how many of the individuals that develop the disease can be identified with these syndromes. This study aims to determine how many individuals with A...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Palmer K,Bäckman L,Winblad B,Fratiglioni L

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to determine the amount of trauma impact and significant post-traumatic stress symptoms, which can indicate a possible post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in a sample of former German child soldiers of World War II. METHODS:103 participants were recruited through the press, then ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Kuwert P,Spitzer C,Rosenthal J,Freyberger HJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Older widowers have high rates of completed suicide but have rarely been the subject of systematic inquiry. We investigated the prevalence of depressive symptoms and major depressive episodes (MDEs) in recently widowed older men over the first 13 months after bereavement. We employed a matched-pair longitudinal design...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Byrne GJ,Raphael B

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sleep disturbance is common in caregivers of older adults with memory disorders. Little is known, however, about the implications of caregivers' poor sleep with regard to their physical functioning. METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, we investigated the association between objectively measured sleep and...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Spira AP,Friedman L,Beaudreau SA,Ancoli-Israel S,Hernandez B,Sheikh J,Yesavage J

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study aimed to evaluate the Cognitive Assessment Battery (CAB) in a specialist clinic setting in order to find out if it if it could be a supplement to the Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE) and distinguish between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia, as well as MCI of different ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Nordlund A,Påhlsson L,Holmberg C,Lind K,Wallin A

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The field of geriatric medicine has identified a need for an evaluative tool that can rapidly quantify global cognitive ability and accurately monitor change over time in patients with a wide range of impairments. We hypothesized that the development of an adaptive test approach to cognitive measurement woul...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Konsztowicz S,Xie H,Higgins J,Mayo N,Koski L

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The IPA Taskforce on Mental Health Issues in Long-Term Care Homes seeks to improve mental health care in long-term care (LTC) homes. The aim of this paper is to provide recommendations on comprehensive assessment of depression and behavioral problems in order to further stimulate countries and professionals ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Koopmans RT,Zuidema SU,Leontjevas R,Gerritsen DL

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hospital-treated deliberate self harm and suicide among older adults have rarely been examined at a national level. METHODS:The Irish Central Statistics Office provided suicide and undetermined death data for 1980-2006. The National Registry of Deliberate Self Harm collected data relating to deliberate self...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Corcoran P,Reulbach U,Perry IJ,Arensman E

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older people have a higher risk of drug-related problems (DRPs). However, little is known about the prevalence of DRPs in community-dwelling people who screened positive for dementia. Our study aimed to determine (1) the prevalence and types of DRPs and (2) the socio-demographic and clinical variables associ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Wucherer D,Thyrian JR,Eichler T,Hertel J,Kilimann I,Richter S,Michalowsky B,Zwingmann I,Dreier-Wolfgramm A,Ritter CA,Teipel S,Hoffmann W

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that the presence of depressive symptoms among older persons was evidently associated with subsequent physical and functional decline. However, few studies have directly examined the impact of changes in depressive symptoms or depressed mood on changes in functional ability. The p...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Nyunt MS,Lim ML,Yap KB,Ng TP

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews longitudinal data collected from patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) that are relevant to the design and interpretation of clinical treatment trials. Longitudinal data from patients tested with the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale demonstrate that cognitive symptoms, including memory loss, ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Mohs RC

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTBackground:Little is known about the combined use of benzodiazepines and antidepressants in older psychiatric patients. This study examined the prescription pattern of concurrent benzodiazepines in older adults treated with antidepressants in Asia, and explored its demographic and clinical correlates. METHODS...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Zhong XM,Wang F,Zhang Q,Ungvari GS,Ng CH,Chiu HFK,Si TM,Sim K,Avasthi A,Grover S,Chong MY,Chee KY,Kanba S,Lee MS,Yang SY,Udomratn P,Kallivayalil RA,Tanra AJ,Maramis MM,Shen WW,Sartorius N,Mahendran R,Tan CH,

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have specifically examined purpose in life among very old people, and we know of none that has used a prospective approach. The aim of this study was to examine changes in purpose in life over five years in very old men and women and to investigate whether depressed mood, malnutrition, inactivity...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Hedberg P,Brulin C,Aléx L,Gustafson Y

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the impact of external memory devices on the efficacy of a package of internal mnemonic techniques. Participants wrote two types of lists during the study phase: (a) a list of study words and/or (b) a loci list. At recall, participants were not allowed to refer to either of the lists they had wri...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Brooks JO 3rd,Friedman L,Yesavage JA

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elderly people living in residential homes are at high risk for developing major depressive and anxiety disorders, and therefore deserve attention in terms of preventive interventions. We evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a guided self-help intervention for the prevention of depression and anxie...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Dozeman E,van Schaik DJ,van Marwijk HW,Stek ML,Beekman AT,van der Horst HE

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Nearly half of care home residents with advanced dementia have clinically significant agitation. Little is known about costs associated with these symptoms toward the end of life. We calculated monetary costs associated with agitation from UK National Health Service, personal social services, and societal per...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Buylova Gola A,Morris S,Candy B,Davis S,King M,Kupeli N,Leavey G,Moore K,Nazareth I,Omar R,Vickerstaff V,Jones L,Sampson EL

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ageism, a form of prejudice in which one relates negatively to people due to their age, exists throughout life. However, no attempt has been made to compare ageist attitudes across the life cycle, from young adulthood to old age. Consequently, the current study examined age and gender differences in ageism t...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Bodner E,Bergman YS,Cohen-Fridel S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00