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Finding medical reasons for psychiatric behavior.

B Parker, S Deibler, B Feldshuh

    Geriatrics
    |June 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Medical conditions, not psychiatric issues, caused primary disability in most elderly patients. Behavioral changes often indicated acute brain syndrome, necessitating patient history from external sources for accurate diagnosis and care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Psychiatry
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Medical diseases are a significant cause of disability in elderly psychiatric patients.
    • Behavioral changes in the elderly can indicate underlying medical conditions, such as acute brain syndrome.
    • Accurate patient history is crucial for evaluating elderly individuals with cognitive impairment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the primary causes of disability in elderly psychiatric patients.
    • To highlight the importance of identifying medical illnesses presenting as behavioral changes in the elderly.
    • To evaluate the impact of multidisciplinary services on patient outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 116 elderly psychiatric patients treated at Bellevue Hospital Center.
    • Review of patient histories, with emphasis on information from sources other than the patient.
    • Assessment of the role of multidisciplinary services in patient recovery and disposition.

    Main Results:

    • Medical disease was the primary cause of disability in 61.2% of the patients studied.
    • Changes in behavior frequently signaled the onset of medical illness, specifically acute brain syndrome.
    • Multidisciplinary services facilitated patient improvement and discharge to home, avoiding institutionalization.

    Conclusions:

    • Medical evaluation and history from external sources are critical for elderly psychiatric patients presenting with behavioral changes.
    • Early intervention with multidisciplinary services can prevent hospitalization and improve outcomes for elderly individuals.
    • The geriatrics unit at Bellevue Hospital Center shifted focus to community-based elderly care following this study.

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