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Geriatric psychiatry consultation in the community
P Stolee1, J K Le Clair, L Kessler
1Department of Health Studies and Gerontology, University of Waterloo, Ontario.
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|October 1, 1994
Summary
Geriatric psychiatry consultation and outreach services show significant program variation. This review examines existing models, target needs, and effective strategies to propose future directions for improved geriatric mental health care delivery.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Mental Health Services Research
- Healthcare Program Evaluation
Background:
- Growing emphasis on geriatric psychiatry consultation and outreach services.
- Significant variation exists in program objectives, target populations, resource utilization, and consultation methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- Review characteristics of current geriatric psychiatry consultation and outreach programs.
- Examine the needs of target populations receiving consultation.
- Identify effective theoretical and methodological approaches for consultation and program evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing geriatric psychiatry programs.
- Analysis of needs assessment for target populations.
- Synthesis of best practices in mental health consultation, continuing medical education, and program evaluation.
Main Results:
- Identified wide variability in program structures and approaches.
- Highlighted specific needs of elderly individuals requiring psychiatric consultation.
- Synthesized useful theoretical and methodological frameworks from related fields.
Conclusions:
- Future directions for effective geriatric psychiatry outreach require standardized yet adaptable models.
- Integration of evidence-based practices in consultation and evaluation is crucial.
- Addressing program variability is key to optimizing geriatric mental health care.