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[The geriatric-psychiatric service in Denmark]
A E Kørner1, K W Maarbjerg, L Lauritzen
1Psykiatrisk afdeling, Centralsygehuset Hillerød.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 30, 1992
Summary
Psychogeriatric services in Denmark varied significantly across regions in 1990, with inconsistent definitions and service delivery for elderly mental health care. There was a noted intention to expand community-based psychiatric treatment.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Healthcare System Analysis
Context:
- A 1990 survey assessed psychogeriatric services across Denmark's 14 counties and major cities.
- High response rates (97% of departments, 100% of counties) ensured comprehensive data collection.
Purpose:
- To systematically describe the state of psychogeriatric services in Denmark as of January 1990.
- To identify variations in service provision and patient definitions.
Summary:
- Significant county-level and intra-county variations in psychogeriatric services were observed.
- Definitions of psychogeriatric patients differed based on age or diagnostic criteria.
- Seven counties lacked dedicated psychogeriatric departments, though some offered community treatment.
Impact:
- Lack of coordination between sectors may explain service disparities.
- There was a general trend towards increasing community-based psychiatric treatment.