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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
|September 23, 1998
Summary
Directors of nursing report that 50-75% of residents in Perth nursing homes have mental health issues. Current mental health services are insufficient, indicating a need for improved psychogeriatric care.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Nursing Home Care
- Mental Health Services Research
Background:
- Nursing homes house a significant population with psychiatric and behavioral problems.
- Existing mental health services in nursing homes are often inadequate to meet resident needs.
- Comparisons with Sydney and Ontario studies highlight regional similarities in service gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the mental health needs of residents in Perth nursing homes.
- To evaluate the current provision of mental health services in these facilities.
- To compare findings with similar studies in Sydney and Ontario.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was administered to Directors of Nursing (DONs) in 42 Perth nursing homes.
- The questionnaire mirrored instruments used in Sydney and Ontario for comparative analysis.
- Data collected included resident psychiatric/behavioral problem prevalence, service availability, staff qualifications, and training.
Main Results:
- DONs perceived 50-75% of residents as having psychiatric and/or behavioral problems.
- Provided mental health services were significantly less than desired by DONs.
- Results aligned with findings from Sydney and Ontario studies, indicating a consistent issue.
Conclusions:
- Perth nursing homes have a substantial psychiatric resident population with unmet care needs.
- There is a critical gap in professional psychiatric care for nursing home residents.
- Enhanced staffing and resources for psychogeriatric community assessment teams could improve service delivery.
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