Assessment Scales in Old Age Psychiatry

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This title brings together as many assessment scales for use in old age psychiatry 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 and 180 scales are presented.

ISBN: 9781841841687

Author	Burns, Alistair (University of Mancheste
SubAuthor1	Lawlor, Brian (St. James' Hospital, Dubl
SubAuthor2	Craig, Sarah (The Royal Bolton Hospitals
Pub Date	04/01/2004
Binding	Paperback
Pages	400
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Edition	2nd New ed

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A unique compendium of more than 200 assessment scales, this second edition of Assessment Scales in Old Age Psychiatry is an indispensable guide for assessing the mental health problems of the elderly and the effects that such problems may have on patients' functional ability. Building on the foundation set by the first edition, the book summarizes scales commonly used in clinical and research practice and provides references for obtaining further information.

The second edition includes all the assessment instruments from the first edition and over 80 new rating scales. These scales were selected on the basis of the authors' clinical and research knowledge. Every scale is accompanied by a full profile, including a completed instrument, so you can see, at a glance, the scope of the scale and its application. This information is pulled together to form a comprehensive text on assessment scales in old age psychiatry.