Assessment scales in old age psychiatry

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Assessment scales in old age psychiatry

Alistair Burns, Brian Lawlor and Sarah Craig

Martin Dunitz, 1999

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This book brings together in one volume as many scales as would be practical for ease of reference. It enables the reader to pick the most appropriate scale for any situation An estimated completion time for each scale is included 180 scales are presented, grouped according to requirements. Each chapter also includes a brief summary of the main scales which the authors feel would be most appropriate for the researcher, hospital specialist or GP.

Table of Contents

1. Depression 2. Neuropsychological Tests 3. Neuropsychiatric Assessments 4. Activities of Daily Living 5. Global Assessments/Quality of Life 6. Global Mental Health Assessments 7. Physical Examination 8. Delirium 9. Caregiver Assessments 10. Memory Functioning 11. Other Scales 12. Appendix 1: What to Use and When 13. Appendix 2: Additional Scales 14. Scales Index

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