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[Disturbed elderly patients in psychiatric hospitals]
1Sha'ar Menashe Mental Health Center, Bat Yam.
Harefuah
|June 1, 1995
Summary
This study analyzed 214 elderly psychiatric patients in Israel, finding most were physically stable and returned to the community. The findings aim to reduce stigma associated with geriatric psychiatric care.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Mental Health Services Research
Context:
- Limited active psychogeriatric units in Israel.
- Focus on elderly patients (over 65) requiring psychiatric hospitalization.
Purpose:
- To characterize demographic, diagnostic, and treatment patterns of elderly psychiatric inpatients.
- To inform the development of specialized psychogeriatric services.
Summary:
- Analyzed 214 patients admitted in 1993, noting heterogeneous diagnoses and good physical health.
- Average length of stay was below the national average.
- Most patients were admitted from and discharged to community settings.
Impact:
- Data aims to reduce stigma and prejudice against elderly psychiatric admissions.
- Highlights the need for more specialized psychogeriatric units to meet population needs.