Psychogeriatric Service Delivery (Paperback)

Brian Draper

ISBN 10: 0198528256 / ISBN 13: 9780198528258

Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2005

About this Item

Paperback. In an ageing world, the delivery of psychogeriatric services in an effective and efficient manner is an increasing concern for health service providers and administrators in both developed and developing countries. Despite awareness of the anticipated mental health needs of the ageing population, services for older people have been slow to develop in many places, and in some places do not exist at all.This volume brings together the theoryand practice of psychogeriatric service delivery from an international perspective. It examines the range of different service models, perspectives and ideas with the evidence-base for each, providing aunique resource for those planning and administering psychogeriatric services.The first section of the book discusses the theory behind psychogeriatric service delivery, including its history, service delivery principles, needs analysis, population-based service planning, economics and funding, and evidence-based service delivery. Section two concentrates on practice, describing examples of service delivery from a number of European, American, African, Asian andAustralasian settings. The third section focuses on solutions, evaluating the range of delivery settings and considering the needs of both consumers and carers. Brings together the theory and practice of psychogeriatric service delivery from an international perspective. This book examines the range of different service models, perspectives, and ideas with the evidence-base for each. It is useful for both clinicians and service planners. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Psychogeriatric Service Delivery (Paperback)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198528256
• ISBN 13: 9780198528258
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

An aging population places ever greater demands on health services. The delivery of efficient and effective psychiatric care for older people is a big concern for health service providers in both developed and developing countries. This book brings together the theory and practice of psychogeriatric service delivery from an international perspective. For both clinicians and service planners, this volume will be invaluable in helping them cope with the increasing demands they face, and optimize the service that they provide.

About the Author

Brian Draper is at Conjoint Associate Professor, School of Psychiatry and School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. Pamela Melding is at Consultant Psychiatrist, Mental Health Services for Older People, University of Auckland, New Zealand.