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Psychologic assessment technology for geriatric practice.

S Granick

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
    |December 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Psychologic assessment is crucial for geriatric patients, aiding diagnosis and treatment. While historically limited, specialized psychologic tests for the aged are improving, offering a more promising future for comprehensive care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Psychometric Assessment

    Background:

    • Psychologic assessment is vital for comprehensive geriatric care, informing diagnosis and treatment across various medical conditions.
    • The interplay between physical and psychological health is particularly significant in elderly patients.
    • Historically, clinical psychology services for geriatrics and psychologic tests standardized for the aged have been limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and evaluate the current psychologic assessments available for geriatric patients.
    • To highlight the importance of tailored psychologic evaluations for the elderly population.
    • To discuss the evolution and future prospects of psychologic testing in geriatrics.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing psychologic assessment tools for the elderly.
    • Evaluation of the psychometric properties (norms, reliability, validity) of these tests.
    • Analysis of data collection methods including observation, testing, and interviewing.

    Main Results:

    • Few psychologic tests were previously standardized for the aged, but this is improving with adapted and new instruments.
    • Recent developments focus on psychometric rigor, leading to better norms, reliability, and validity.
    • Psychologists gather data on patient adaptation, cognitive function, visual-motor skills, and personality/mental health.

    Conclusions:

    • The field of psychologic assessment for the aged is currently limited but shows encouraging future potential.
    • Standardized and validated psychologic tests are essential for accurate geriatric assessment.
    • Comprehensive evaluation requires integrating observational data with standardized test results.

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