Dementia and work load evaluation of the elderly.
Dementia and work load were estimated in 4736 elderly home-nursed or institutionalized persons. Mental status was estimated by means of the Clinical Dementia Rating scale (CDR), and work load by means of a traditional work load scale. Approximately one third of elderly over 85 years were living in an institution. 4.6% of the population over 65 years of age were moderately to severely and 1.8% mildly demented. Work load increased with increasing dementia. In homes for the aged 40% and in nursing homes 85% of the residents create a heavy work load. 14.5% of the estimated population are considered misplaced, the majority of whom should be transferred to a higher care level. Dementias cause a major problem on every care level. Services which are lacking for this group and necessary rehabilitation facilities should be provided.
Nygaard
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Fyllingsdalen Sykehjem, Bergen, Norway.
Breivik
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Bakke
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K
Brudvik
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Moe
T J
TJ
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006701:Home Nursing; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009664:Norway; D009735:Nursing Homes; D009739:Nursing Services; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales