The literature in the area of access to health care is large, diverse, and complex. It includes
empirical work using both qualitative and quantitative methods (and a diversity of …

Older people with chronic schizophrenia are a numerically small but important group with
complex clinical and service needs. Along with a reduction in positive schizophrenic …

This unique evaluation of the outcomes of residential and nursing home care for older
people identifies the factors determining the quality of life of older people who have moved …

Objective To investigate psychiatric morbidity, cognitive impairment, dependency, and
survival in residents newly admitted to care homes. Methods A total of 308 older people …

Supporting People with Dementia at Home details a groundbreaking study of an intensive
care management scheme designed for older people with dementia that are at risk of entry …

Social workers have worked with older people with mental ill health in multidisciplinary
teams for many years. Research regarding their contribution is nevertheless sparse. This …

Background The rising number of older people with mental health problems makes the
effective use of mental health resources imperative. Little is known about the clinical …

The Gnosall Primary Care Memory Clinic has been operating since 2006 and adds the skills
of a specialist old age psychiatrist to the extensive skills and knowledge available in primary …

Background There is much variation in the services provided for older people with mental
health problems. In England, the National Service Framework for Older People (NSFOP) …

Implementation of the Single Assessment Process in the UK is designed to ensure that more
standardized assessment procedures are in place across all areas and agencies, that …