Psychogeriatrics

Citations 1-6 of 6 total displayed.

Most recent content (1 Aug 2006):

Therapeutics
Maintenance treatment with paroxetine, but not psychotherapy, prevented recurrent major depression in older people

John W Williams, Jr
Evid Based Med 2006; 11: 111. [Extract] [Full text]  

Past content (since Mar 2001):

Diagnosis
A decrease of 2 points on the Mini-Mental State Examination was the best determinant of delirium in elderly patients admitted to hospital

Suzanne D Fields
Evid Based Med 2005; 10: 149. [Extract] [Full text]  

Diagnosis
Review: screening instruments had sensitivities of 67–100% and specificities of 53–98% for detecting major depression in older primary care patients

Steve Iliffe
Evid Based Med 2004; 9: 124. [Extract] [Full text]  

Therapeutics
Cognitive stimulation therapy improved cognition and quality of life in dementia

Calvin H Hirsch
Evid Based Med 2004; 9: 49. [Extract] [Full text]  

Diagnosis
The Mini Cog had high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing dementia in community dwelling older adults

Calvin Hirsch
Evid Based Med 2001; 6: 159. [Extract] [Full text]  

Diagnosis
The Hopkins Verbal Learning Test had high sensitivity and good specificity for detecting mild dementia in older adults

Peter G Lawlor
Evid Based Med 2001; 6: 57. [Extract] [Full text]