Phan T T, Reifler B V
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Clin Geriatr Med. 1988 Aug;4(3):601-11.
The number of people in nursing homes is growing at a rapid rate as the population includes greater numbers of elderly Americans. Psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, and paranoia, are commonly seen among this group. Recognition and treatment of these disorders by health care professionals can improve the quality of care and quality of life for elderly nursing home residents.
随着美国老年人口数量的增加，养老院中的人数正在迅速增长。包括抑郁症、焦虑症和妄想症在内的精神疾病在这一群体中很常见。医护人员对这些疾病的识别和治疗可以提高老年养老院居民的护理质量和生活质量。
