The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
Schizophrenia and older adults. An overview: directions for research and policy
Abstract
The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry, Committee on Aging, believes that a crisis has emerged with respect to the understanding of the nature and treatment of schizophrenia in older persons. Moreover, critical gaps exist in clinical services for this population. In this article, we examine the epidemiology of aging and schizophrenia; life-course changes in psychopathology, cognitive function, social functioning, and physical health; and various concerns regarding treatment, services, and financing. Finally, we propose six research and policy recommendations and suggest methods for addressing the research questions that we have posed.
Source and rights
Published by The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, 2000. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Published
- 2000
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
- PubMed
- 10648291
