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¹Klinik für Psychosomatik u. Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Domagkstraße 11, D-48129 Münster.

Zeitschrift Fur Psychosomatische Medizin Und Psychotherapie

|January 10, 2002

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The field of gerontopsychosomatics addresses the psychosomatic aspects of aging, focusing on functional and somatization disorders in older adults. Training in this area is crucial for effective therapeutic evaluation and treatment planning.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Psychosomatics
Psychotherapy

Context:

The international literature lacks discussion on psychosomatic aspects of normal aging.
Psychotherapeutic treatment strategies for functional and somatization disorders in the elderly are underdeveloped.
The concept of gerontopsychosomatics emerged in Germany in 1990, fostering interest in the second half of adult life.

Purpose:

To highlight the gap in current literature regarding psychosomatic aspects of aging.
To emphasize the need for specialized training in gerontopsychosomatics.
To underscore the importance of gerontopsychosomatics for evaluating therapy indications in the aging population.

Summary:

Gerontopsychosomatics addresses the psychological impacts of the somatic aging process.

Keywords:

Development Gerontopsychosomatics Old age Psychotherapy

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It focuses on functional and somatization disorders in older adults.

Training in gerontopsychosomatics is essential for competent diagnostic and therapeutic evaluation.

Impact:

Increased awareness and research in the psychosomatic aspects of aging.
Development of tailored psychotherapeutic interventions for elderly patients.
Improved diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy for functional and somatization disorders in later life.