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Measurement in psychogeriatrics
1Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Faculty of Medicine, Düsseldorf, Germany.
International Psychogeriatrics
|January 1, 1992
Summary
This study evaluates psychogeriatric services using Stake's Responsive Evaluation. It highlights the need for multidimensional strategies to capture both objective and subjective patient treatment features.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Program Evaluation
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Psychogeriatric services require robust evaluation methods.
- Assessing the full spectrum of patient care is complex.
- Existing evaluation models may not capture holistic patient experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To apply Stake's Responsive Evaluation to psychogeriatric services.
- To explore methodological considerations for evaluating treatment courses.
- To advocate for multidimensional evaluation strategies in geriatric mental healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Stake's Responsive Evaluation framework.
- Focused on methodological challenges in describing treatment.
- Emphasized the integration of diverse patient aspects.
Main Results:
- Responsive Evaluation provides a framework for assessing psychogeriatric services.
- Describing individual treatment courses requires capturing objective and subjective data.
- Multidimensional strategies are essential for comprehensive evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Stake's Responsive Evaluation is a viable approach for psychogeriatric services.
- Holistic patient assessment necessitates integrating biological, mental, psychological, and sociocultural factors.
- Effective evaluation of geriatric mental health services demands comprehensive, multidimensional strategies.