[The gerontopsychiatric team in the specialized department].
People 65 years and older constitute a group with high risk for psychiatric disease, and their numbers are increasing. At the same time familial networks and financial resources are weakening. In order to improve psycho-geriatric therapy, we developed teamwork within our department. In the present work we describe the psycho-geriatric ward and the special functions of team members. It seems to be important that there are enough staff members who are well trained and motivated; it should be guaranteed that members regularly meet in conferences and have regular supervision; work hours should be favorable. Team process is described as consisting of imaging a comprehensive idea of the personality and the problems of the patient; agreeing on a therapeutic proceeding and-as a result-translating into action. Finally, it focuses on the necessity for further development and research.
Wächtler
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C
Gerontopsychiatrische Abteilung, Allgemeines Krankenhaus Ochsenzoll, Hamburg.
Bäthge
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A
Dehm
B
B
Hartmann
J
J
Hedrich
H
H
Herber
U
U
Kück
R
R
Lange
J
J
Mittelstein
U
U
Schütt
I
I
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010343:Patient Admission; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations
Das gerontopsychiatrische Team in der Fachabteilung.