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Decline in quality of life for patients with severe dementia following a ward merger
- Authors:
- BREDIN Kathleen, KITWOOD Tom, WATTIS John
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 10(11), November 1995, pp.967-973.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The effect of a ward merger on the quality of life of patients with severe dementia in a mental hospital was investigated by means of observational method of dementia care mapping (DCM). Key DCM indicators showed that the quality of life of patients had declined significantly. This may be explained, in part at least, in terms of a 'cycle of demoralization and depersonalisation' in the interaction of staff and patients. Further research is required into the dynamics of this cycle.
Dementia: a report by the Working Group on Acute Beds and the Elderly
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Scottish Office. National Health Service in Scotland Management Executive. Scottish Health Service Advisory Council
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Scottish Office. Health Policy and Public Health Directorate
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 16p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Report from a working group looking at the effect of the increasing older population on the use of acute hospital inpatient facilities, focusing in particular on older people with dementia. The research excludes psychiatric beds.
Pulling together
- Author:
- STRONG Susannah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.4.94, 1994, p.10.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Evidence that the quality of hospital discharge for older people is uneven has led to a new, practical workbook from the Department of Health. Reports on the circumstances which prompted its publication.
Hospital discharge project
- Authors:
- NEILL June, WILLIAMS Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Social Services Research, 1 1994, 1994, p.65.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Briefly looks at elements of the work carried out by the Research Unit at the National Institute for Social Work (NISW), into the process of hospital discharge.
Geriatric care on a ward without nurses
- Authors:
- BENJAMIN Lisa C., SPECTOR John
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 7(10), October 1992, pp.743-750.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The Multiphasic Environmental Assessment Procedure MEAP was used to assess three long stay settings, and found positive outcomes for the residents of the non-nursing unit, suggesting that fostering independence and personal responsibility may increase mental functioning and activity.
Areas of doubt
- Authors:
- MANGER Derek, OPPENHEIMER Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 2.11.89, 1989, p.23.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Considers some of the ethical problems which can arise over hospital admissions for the elderly mentally ill.
Community care and the Griffiths Report : hospital discharge of frail elderly people as a test case
- Authors:
- RUSSELL Jim, BRENTON Maria
- Journal article citation:
- Local Government Policy Making, 15(3), December 1988, pp.27-37.
- Publisher:
- University of Birmingham. Institute of Local Government Studies
Summarises the Audit Commission's 'Making a reality out of community care' and the recommendations of the Griffiths report and relates them to the research based in the South Glamorgan Hospital Discharge Service.
Back home: hospital discharge of elderly people in West Birmingham
- Author:
- WEST BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL
- Publisher:
- West Birmingham Community Health Council
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 47p., tables, diags.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
From hospital to the community: a report examining discharge procedures from hospital and community provision for elderly people
- Author:
- BAGLEY G
- Publisher:
- Birmingham. Social Services Department/North Birmingham Health Authority
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 36p., tables.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
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Something to look forward to: an evaluation of a travelling day hospital for elderly mentally ill people
- Authors:
- EVANS Neil, et al
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research and Intelligence Unit
- Publication year:
- 1986
- Pagination:
- 254P., Tables, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Portsmouth