1984
DOI: 10.1192/bjp.145.5.487
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Impact of Psychogeriatric Day Hospital Care on the Patient's Family

Abstract: The supporters of 129 patients referred for psychogeriatric day hospital care were interviewed and followed-up after three and six months. The majority of their dependents suffered from dementia. Thirty-one per cent were still attending six months later, while 37% had been admitted to institutional care. The most positive effects of day hospital were associated with continued patient attendance, the number of distinct advantages foreseen by the supporter, and the lack of any negative expectations concerning th… Show more

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“…50 Two longitudinal before-and-after studies did, however, report a positive effect of respite care on carer depression. 57, [62,63] Significant effects were observed at relatively short follow-up periods (≤ 3 months).…”
Section: Quality and Design Characteristics Of Studies Included In Thmentioning
confidence: 96%
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“…50 Two longitudinal before-and-after studies did, however, report a positive effect of respite care on carer depression. 57, [62,63] Significant effects were observed at relatively short follow-up periods (≤ 3 months).…”
Section: Quality and Design Characteristics Of Studies Included In Thmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…Gilleard and colleagues [62,63] examined the effects of carers' psychological well-being and self-reported strain and also the number of care recipient problems on community status after 3 and 6-7 months of day care. Institutionalisation was predicted by the number of patient problems and carer psychological distress.…”
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confidence: 99%
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