Tool Information
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Title |
Improving the Outcome for Older People Admitted to the General Hospital: Guidelines for the Development of Liaison Mental Health Services for Older People 'Who Cares Wins'
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Settings |
Residence for Older People
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MHP Steps |
Implementation |
Needs Analysis
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URL |
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/ |
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Country of Origin |
United Kingdom
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Languages |
English
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Tool Description |
This report draws attention to the neglected clinical problem of mental disorder affecting older people admitted to general hospitals and calls for the development of specialist liaison mental health services for older people. It takes account of the best level of evidence where it applies to older people. The present delivery of mental health services for older people in general hospitals is by the process of
consultation. The superior method of multidisciplinary liaison is established for working age adults as a developed speciality. This approach should be established for older people and a failure to do so represents an ageist policy.
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Application in the Field |
General use in one country
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Tool mainly used in |
United Kingdom
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Stage of Development |
Recently produced(2-3 years)
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Evaluation and Research |
Referenced widely
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Beneficiary Involvement in Design |
No reference to active participation
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Evaluation |
No
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Available Formats |
Soft Copy
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Free |
Yes
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Restrictions on Use |
No
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Tool Focus |
Organisation
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Tool Type |
Educational/Training
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Download(s) |
- Who Cares Wins - 368 KB
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