A comparative study of stress and burnout among staff caregivers in nursing homes and acute geriatric wards.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to examine whether delirium has specific clinical subtypes. METHOD:One hundred and eighty-three elderly subjects meeting DSM-IIIR criteria for delirium were evaluated using a 19-item symptom check-list assessing different dimensions of delirium symptomatology. Exploratory factor ana...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Camus V,Burtin B,Simeone I,Schwed P,Gonthier R,Dubos G

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To measure two forms of attrition in a cohort of volunteer brain donors: Withdrawal during life and non-donation at death. To test whether cognitive impairment independently predicts attrition. METHOD:Attrition rates were calculated for all registered participants and for all brain donors who had completed ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Costello H,Hayes GM,Francis PT

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between care management arrangements and the Care Programme Approach (CPA) in the context of old age mental health services and, particularly, dementia services. METHOD:The information reported is from a national study of care management arrangements, funded by the Department of H...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Hughes J,Stewart K,Challis D,Darton R,Weiner K

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to keep subscribers up-to-date with the latest developments in their field, John Wiley & Sons are providing a current awareness service in each issue of the journal. The bibliography contains newly published material in the field of geriatric psychiatry. Each bibliography is divided into 9 sections: 1 Books, ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Arai Y

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In recent years, there has been a blossoming of studies examining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a method of studying the pathophysiology of delirium. We systematically reviewed the literature for CSF studies in delirium and provide here a summary of the implications for our understanding of delirium pathophysi...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Hall RJ,Watne LO,Cunningham E,Zetterberg H,Shenkin SD,Wyller TB,MacLullich AMJ

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Previous research suggests that spirituality/religiosity has benefits for both mental and physical health, measured using biological indices such as cortisol and IL-6. However, there have been few studies concerning the association of religious beliefs with oxytocin, a neuropeptide hormone secreted by the pit...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Imamura Y,Mizoguchi Y,Nabeta H,Haraguchi Y,Matsushima J,Kojima N,Kawashima T,Yamada S,Monji A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Family dementia caregivers are at high risk of depression and burnout. We assessed the feasibility of Central Meditation and Imagery Therapy for Caregivers (CMIT-C), a novel 8-week group meditation and guided imagery group therapy program, for dementia caregivers reporting stress because of caregiving respon...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Jain FA,Nazarian N,Lavretsky H

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Older adults with psychiatric disorders have a substantially lower life expectancy than age-matched controls. Knowledge of risk factors may lead to targeting treatment and interventions to reduce this gap in life expectancy. In this study, we investigated whether frailty independently predicts mortality in o...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Benraad CEM,Haaksma ML,Karlietis MHJ,Oude Voshaar RC,Spijker J,Melis RJF,Olde Rikkert MGM

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The paper explores the diverse ethical issues in the care of persons with dementia, in the Netherlands and Kerala, India. These cross-cultural data are used to suggest newer ways for addressing the ethical issues in a mutually enhancing manner. METHODS:A thorough review of the literature focusing on ethical...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Sowmini CV,De Vries R

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The post-hoc analyses reported here evaluate the specific effects of memantine treatment on ADAS-cog single-items or SIB subscales for patients with moderate to severe AD. METHODS:Data from six multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, double-blind, 6-month studies were used as the basis ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Mecocci P,Bladström A,Stender K

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify subtypes of neuropsychiatric symptom (NPS) course among cognitively normal individuals and to assess the association between these subtypes and hazard of later mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia diagnosis. METHODS:We modeled neuropsychiatric inventory questionnaire (NPI-Q) scores from 4...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Leoutsakos JS,Wise EA,Lyketsos CG,Smith GS

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to determine the long-term effect of a stepped care cognitive behavioral therapy prevention program for depression in older people and the factors predicting or moderating outcome. METHODS:In a randomized controlled trial, 136 participants, aged 55 years or older, who had been treated for dep...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Apil SR,Spinhoven P,Haffmans PM,Hoencamp E

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to examine whether patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) with subnormal vitamin B12 levels show more frequent behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) than AD patients with normal vitamin B12 levels. The design was a prospective case-control study. The study took place...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Meins W,Müller-Thomsen T,Meier-Baumgartner HP

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Impaired insight into illness is a prevalent feature of schizophrenia, which negatively influences treatment adherence and clinical outcomes. Little is known about the effects of aging on insight impairment. We aimed to review the available research literature on the effects of aging on insight into illness ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Gerretsen P,Plitman E,Rajji TK,Graff-Guerrero A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study are to explore the feasibility of a multicomponent intervention programme and to evaluate its impacts on behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and psychological health of caregivers. METHODS:Fifty-six community-dwelling people with dementia (PWD) and knee ost...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Law W,Kwok TCY

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To prospectively evaluate the reliability and validity of the Collateral Source Geriatric Depression Scale (CS-GDS) administered by telephone (T-CS-GDS) in patients undergoing outpatient comprehensive geriatric assessment. SUBJECTS:Eighty-three geriatric patients evaluated in a 1-year period at the outpatien...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Burke WJ,Rangwani S,Roccaforte WH,Wengel SP,Conley DM

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common and disabling condition following a traumatic event. Despite its high prevalence rates, relatively little is known about the manifestation and course of the disorder in older adults. Moreover, there has been little evaluation of the efficacy of psychotherapeuti...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Böttche M,Kuwert P,Knaevelsrud C

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nowadays, there is an increasing interest in the heritable aspects of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). The ethical implications of this kind of research are also attracting attention. However, relatively few open-ended qualitative studies have been carried out to study these aspects. OBJECTIVE:To explore and analy...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： van der Vorm A,Rikkert MO,Vernooij-Dassen M,Dekkers W,EDCON Panel.

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cognitive frailty is characterized by the presence of cognitive impairment in exclusion of dementia. In line with other frailty domains, cognitive frailty is associated with negative outcomes. The Comprehensive Frailty Assessment Instrument (CFAI) measures 4 domains of frailty, namely physical, psychological...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： De Roeck EE,Dury S,De Witte N,De Donder L,Bjerke M,De Deyn PP,Engelborghs S,Dierckx E

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It is unclear whether patients with late onset and patients with early onset present with different subtypes of depression. The aim of the study was to compare the prevalence of subtypes of ICD-10 single depressive episodes for patients with late onset (age >65 years) and patient with early onset (age < or = ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Kessing LV

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Psychosis, like other neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, has many features that make predictive modeling of its onset difficult. For example, psychosis onset is associated with both the absolute degree of cognitive impairment and the rate of cognitive decline. Moreover, psychotic symptoms, while more like...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Seltman HJ,Mitchell S,Sweet RA

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies reporting the quantity of benzodiazepines used are purely descriptive and cannot comment on the quality or appropriateness of prescribing benzodiazepines. An indicator to assess the appropriateness of prescribing benzodiazepines was developed from published literature. The applicability of the indicator was di...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Batty GM,Oborne CA,Swift CG,Jackson SH

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Dementia is the most common neurological disease in older adults; headaches, including migraines, are the most common neurological disorder across all ages. The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between migraines and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia (Va...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Morton RE,St John PD,Tyas SL

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether donepezil is effective in enhancing cognitive functioning and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) in older adults with bipolar disorder. METHODS:Twelve elderly patients with bipolar I or II disorder, with evidence of mild cognitive decrements, were administered donepezil 5-10...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Gildengers AG,Butters MA,Chisholm D,Reynolds CF,Mulsant BH

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Assessment of functional ability in people with early-stage dementia (PwD) is an important area of study because it forms part of the diagnostic process and may help in monitoring disease progression. Most researchers and clinicians rely on informant ratings rather than observing actual functional performanc...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Martyr A,Clare L

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Suicide in older adults is a major public health issue. Past research across the US adult population has linked prescription medication misuse with suicidal ideation. No work has evaluated associations between prescription opioid or benzodiazepine misuse and suicidal ideation in older adults, and this work a...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Schepis TS,Simoni-Wastila L,McCabe SE

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of demographic variables on Stroop Color and Word Test (SCWT) performance in an educationally diverse elderly population and to provide normative information. METHODS:SCWT was administered to 564 community-dwelling volunteers aged 60-90 years with an educa...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Seo EH,Lee DY,Choo IH,Kim SG,Kim KW,Youn JC,Jhoo JH,Woo JI

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) share clinical features like cognitive decline, motor disturbances en psychiatric symptoms. Overlapping symptoms may cause physicians to mistake DLB for CJD. METHODS:Clinical data of 12 patients with autopsy-confirmed DLB who had been clini...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Lemstra AW,Schoenmaker N,Rozemuller-Kwakkel AJ,van Gool WA

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The IDEAL Schedule was developed for staging "care needs" in patients with dementia. We here aim to validate the Spanish version, further test its psychometric properties and explore a latent construct for "care needs". METHODS:A multicenter study was done in 8 dementia care facilities across Spain. Patients...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： López-Antón R,Barrada JR,Santabárbara J,Posadas-de Miguel M,Agüera L,Burillo C,Franco M,López-Álvarez J,Mesa P,Petidier R,Quintanilla MÁ,Robles-Del Olmo B,Ventura T,Semrau M,Sartorius N,Lobo A,the members of the IDEAL Spa

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the prevalence, clinical features, and comorbidities of restless legs syndrome (RLS) among psychogeriatric patients in an out-patient clinical setting. METHODS:Cross-sectional study of a sample of 100 non-demented psychogeriatric outpatients that were assessed for the presence of RLS using the Re...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Agüera-Ortiz L,Perez MI,Osorio RS,Sacks H,Palomo T

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00