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Evaluation of psychogeriatric services.

M G Cole1

  • 1St. Mary's Hospital, Montreal, Quebec.

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|February 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

The effectiveness of psychogeriatric services is currently unknown. Future research should use randomized clinical trials to evaluate these important mental health services for older adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Psychogeriatric services are crucial for the well-being of older adults.
  • The current evidence base for the effectiveness and efficiency of these services is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for rigorous evaluation of psychogeriatric services.
  • To emphasize the importance of randomized clinical trials in this field.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review and synthesis of existing knowledge.
  • It identifies a critical gap in the research methodology for psychogeriatric services.

Main Results:

  • There is a significant lack of data on the effectiveness and efficiency of current psychogeriatric services.
  • The existing literature does not provide sufficient evidence to guide clinical practice or policy.

Conclusions:

  • The effectiveness and efficiency of psychogeriatric services remain largely unknown.
  • Randomized clinical trials are essential for future research to establish evidence-based practices in psychogeriatric care.

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