| Mental health needs of the chronically mentally ill elderly. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2378681 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The treatment histories and current social, financial, and clinical status of 111 chronically mentally ill (CMI) persons over the age of 60 were examined. Information was obtained from Ss, family, mental health records, and mental health professionals familiar with Ss. Psychiatric symptoms were observed in 74% of Ss. Many Ss experienced long periods without acute episodes of illness. Recurring episodes eventually appeared in most Ss, however, and ongoing deficits in daily functioning and social contacts were prototypical. Two thirds of the Ss were living in the community, relying heavily on family contacts; the rest lived primarily in nursing homes (23.4%) or psychiatric hospitals (7.2%). Social support was the best predictor of level of functioning. Findings suggest that failure of CMI elderly to use mental health services is not due to lack of need. Mental health services currently do not appear to be meeting the needs of this population. |
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Authors:
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S Meeks; L L Carstensen; P B Stafford; L L Brenner; F Weathers; R Welch; T F Oltmanns |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Psychology and aging Volume: 5 ISSN: 0882-7974 ISO Abbreviation: Psychol Aging Publication Date: 1990 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-09-07 Completed Date: 1990-09-07 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8904079 Medline TA: Psychol Aging Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 163-71 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Louisville. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Activities of Daily Living Aged Aged, 80 and over Chronic Disease Community Health Services / utilization* Data Collection Family Health Services Needs and Demand / trends* Health Services Research / trends* Humans Male Mental Disorders / epidemiology, therapy* Middle Aged Social Support |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R29-5592//PHS HHS |
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