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doi: 10.1093/ageing/afr080.
Epub 2011 Jul 22.
Joint geriatric and psychiatric wards: a review of the literature
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Joint geriatric and psychiatric wards: a review of the literature
Age Ageing.
2011 Sep.
Abstract
Joint geriatric/psychiatric wards are a potential solution to improving care of older patients with both psychiatric and medical illnesses in acute hospitals. A literature search using Medline, PsycINFO, Embase and CINAHL between 1980 and 2010 was carried out for information about joint wards for older people. Thirteen relevant papers were identified. These wards share common characteristics and there is evidence that they may reduce length of stay and be cost-effective, but there are no high-quality randomised controlled trials. Further research is needed, particularly regarding cost-effectiveness.
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