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Dementia
- Authors:
- AMES David, BURNS Alistair, O'BRIEN John
- Publisher:
- Hodder Arnold
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 828p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 4th ed.
The new edition of this definitive work on dementia and related disorders has been fully updated and revised to reflect recent advances in this fast-moving field. The editors have brought together a team of the world's leading international experts and key opinion leaders on all aspects of the condition, from history, epidemiology and social aspects to the latest neurobiological research and advanced therapeutic strategies, to provide a broad perspective on this multifaceted problem. The new edition includes: the latest neurobiological research made relevant to everyday practice; a thorough review of all treatment strategies from drug and stem cell therapies through to psychosocial interventions; and a comprehensive review of carer support strategies, community care, long term care facilities, and behavioural management techniques. The book is expected to be of value to a wide audience including; specialists in old age psychiatry, neurology and care of the elderly, and all clinicians working with patients affected by dementia, including psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers and specialist nursing staff. (Winner of the BMA 2011 book awards: psychiatry category.)
Rating scales in old age psychiatry
- Authors:
- BURNS Alistair, LAWLOR Brian, CRAIG Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 180, February 2002, pp.161-167.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
There is a vast array of scales available to assess all aspects of mental and physical health in older people which may be of relevance to the work of old age psychiatrists. This article summarises some of the scales that may be commonly used in clinical and research practice and to give the reader guidelines as to where further information can be obtained.
Care of older people: mental health problems
- Authors:
- BURNS Alistair, DENING Tom, BLADWIN Robert
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 31.3.01, 2001, pp.789-791.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Outlines the current evidence of benefit in four areas: services currently available; interventions that have been shown to be effective; rating scales recommended to clinicians for detecting common mental health problem; and the needs of carers.