Abstract
Objective:
Is the integrated treatment of depressed elderly patients on a geriatric psychiatry unit superior to the treatment on a general psychiatry unit?
Method:
Retrospective comparison of treatment outcomes of depression in elderly patients on geriatric and general psychiatry units.
Results:
The clinical outcome showed comparable results. Somatic examinations turned out to be more comprehensive on a geriatric psychiatry unit, which also showed better results in pharmacotherapeutic safety.
Conclusions:
Regarding risk management, geriatric psychiatry units proved superior to general psychiatry units.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Randomized Controlled Trial
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Antidepressive Agents / adverse effects
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Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use*
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Behavior Therapy*
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Comprehensive Health Care
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Depressive Disorder, Major / diagnosis
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Depressive Disorder, Major / psychology
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Depressive Disorder, Major / therapy*
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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
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Female
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Geriatric Psychiatry*
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Humans
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Male
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Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
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Patient Care Team
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Patient Readmission / statistics & numerical data
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Psychiatric Department, Hospital*
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Psychotherapy, Group*
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Risk Management