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- Title
Can we propose the 4Ds along with the 6Cs for modern British nursing in the care of older patients? An evaluative study shows the effect training can have on nursing care.
- Authors
Sharma, Juhi; Tadros, George
- Abstract
The article presents research in geriatric psychiatry, with a focus on how training medical personnel in the 4Ds (dementia, depression, delirium, and dignity) of mental health was associated with improved outcomes in medical care delivery. Topics include staff education and satisfaction, assessment of psychiatric conditions, and comorbidities.
- Subjects
MEDICAL personnel training; MENTAL health of older people; ELDER care; DEMENTIA; DELIRIUM; HEALTH outcome assessment
- Publication
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2013, Vol 28, Issue 9, p988
- ISSN
0885-6230
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/gps.3938