OUTCOME OF PSYCHIATRIC-HOSPITALIZATION FOR VERY LOW-FUNCTIONING DEMENTED PATIENTS

Authors
BAKEY AA KUNIK ME ORENGO CA MOLINARI VA WORKMAN RH HAMILTON JD
Citation
Aa. Bakey et al., OUTCOME OF PSYCHIATRIC-HOSPITALIZATION FOR VERY LOW-FUNCTIONING DEMENTED PATIENTS, Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology, 10(2), 1997, pp. 55-57
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry,"Geiatric & Gerontology","Clinical Neurology
Journal title
Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology → ACNP
ISSN journal
08919887
Volume
10
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
55 - 57
Database
ISI
SICI code
0891-9887(1997)10:2<55:OOPFVL>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
The authors determined the outcome of geropsychiatric hospitalization for 73 very low-functioning demented patients (GAF score < 21). Genera l psychiatric symptoms, depression, and agitation decreased significan tly, and mean GAF scores increased significantly, with no significant change in cognitive function. Psychiatric hospitalization can meaningf ully improve function and quality of Life even in this very impaired p opulation. Despite these improvements many patients are discharged to more restrictive settings.