What becomes of people admitted to acute old age psychiatry wards? An exploration of factors affecting length of stay, delayed discharge and discharge destination
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.4563
Abstract: The study sought to identify the variables associated with increased length of stay on old age psychiatry inpatient wards. It also explored the factors related to delayed discharge and the likelihood of patients admitted from… read more here.
Keywords: age psychiatry; psychiatry; discharge; length stay ... See more keywords
Clinical value of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in patients suspected of cognitive impairment in old age psychiatry. Using the MoCA for triaging to a memory clinic
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DOI: 10.1080/13546805.2020.1850434
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives: Diagnostic pathways are limited. A validated instrument that can triage patients when they are suspected of mild dementia (MD) is necessary to optimise referrals. Method: The MoCA is validated for identifying MD and… read more here.
Keywords: age psychiatry; patients suspected; moca; cognitive impairment ... See more keywords