Publications [#140795] of John D Hamilton

Papers Published

1. AA Bakey, ME Kunik, CA Orengo, VA Molinari, RH Workman, JD Hamilton, Outcome of psychiatric hospitalization for very low-functioning demented patients., Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology, UNITED STATES, vol. 10 no. 2 (April, 1997), pp. 55-7, ISSN 0891-9887
   (last updated on 2007/12/26)

   Abstract:
   The authors determined the outcome of geropsychiatric hospitalization for 73 very low-functioning demented patients (GAF score < 21). General psychiatric symptoms, depression, and agitation decreased significantly, and mean GAF scores increased significantly, with no significant change in cognitive function. Psychiatric hospitalization can meaningfully improve function and quality of life even in this very impaired population. Despite these improvements many patients are discharged to more restrictive settings.

   Keywords:
   Activities of Daily Living • Aged • Aged, 80 and over • Combined Modality Therapy • Comorbidity • Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, Cognitive Disorders • Dementia • Depressive Disorder • Disability Evaluation* • Female • Hospitals, Psychiatric • Humans • Male • Middle Aged • Patient Admission* • Patient Care Team • Psychomotor Agitation • Quality of Life* • Treatment Outcome • diagnosis • psychology • therapy • therapy*