Geriatric psychiatry: evolution of an inpatient unit. |
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Grant, R.W; Casey, D.A.
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1/2000
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Journal
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Administration and Policy in Mental Health
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27(3): 153-156
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Administration-Management; Psychiatric-units; Aged-; Rehabilitation-; Geriatrics
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This article describes a geriatric psychiatric unit based on a biopsychosocial (Engel, 1977) view of psychiatric illness and organized around a cognitive behavioral treatment milieu (Casey & Grant, 1993). The goal of the psychogeriatric unit is to restore function and, if possible, restore or preserve a fair quality of life (Verwoerdt, 1976). The unit displays many aspects of a rehabilitation service as well as a traditional psychiatric service. This approach has proven useful in restoring a hopeful but realistic outlook to patients, families, and staff. (Introduction, edited.)
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