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Geriatric patients with depression. Improving outcomes using a multidisciplinary clinical path model
J K Bultema1, L Mailliard, M K Getzfrid
1Norman and Ida Stone Institute of Psychiatry, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, USA.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Psychiatric clinical pathways improve geriatric depression care by standardizing interventions and outcomes. This approach enhances quality and fiscal results, proving adaptable for other patient groups and settings.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Healthcare Management
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Clinical pathways are underutilized in psychiatric settings due to concerns about patient individuality.
- Traditional medical settings use pathways to enhance quality and fiscal outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a psychiatric clinical pathway for geriatric patients with depression.
- To identify common multidisciplinary interventions and patient outcomes.
- To delineate quality and fiscal outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Development of a psychiatric clinical pathway tailored for geriatric depression.
- Implementation of the pathway within a psychiatric care setting.
- Analysis of multidisciplinary interventions and patient outcomes.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of the psychiatric clinical pathway.
- Identification of common interventions and outcome patterns for geriatric depression.
- Demonstration of positive quality and fiscal outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Psychiatric clinical pathways are effective for geriatric depression care.
- The development and implementation processes are applicable to other populations and settings.
- Pathway implementation can improve both clinical and financial aspects of psychiatric care.