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Crisis Intervention in Psychogeriatrics: A Two-Year Follow-Up Study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

L. Ratna
L. Ratna*
Affiliation:
Barnet General Hospital, Welhouse Lane, Barnet
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Summary

Over a six-month period, 142 referrals of patients aged over 65 to a community-orientated psychogeriatric service in North London were studied, and their progress followed for a further two years. The emphasis was on domiciliary management by initiating and supporting caring networks. More active involvement in the community by hospital staff is suggested.

Type
Research Article
Information
The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 141 , Issue 3 , September 1982 , pp. 296 - 301
Copyright
Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1982 

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