Poliquin N, Straker M
J Am Geriatr Soc. 1977 Mar;25(3):132-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1977.tb00275.x.
A psychogeriatric unit in Brentwood VA hospital is described with regard to function and organization. Its clinical task is to evaluate the elderly veterans in several dimensions. Then a comprehensive plan emerges for continuing care, to which each professional staff member contributes his own experience. The presenting problems are given priorities, and needed services are coordinated. This process involves staff roles and training, the needs of the population served, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and aftercare programs. Liaison with other agencies addressing the problems of aging provides support in policy-making, consultation and education for the proprietors of homes accepting placement of elderly veterans. It is hoped that the findings of this report (including a clinical study of 47 patients) may serve as a stimulus to others who contribute to the care of the aged.
本文描述了布伦特伍德退伍军人事务医院的一个老年精神科病房的功能和组织架构。其临床任务是从多个维度评估老年退伍军人。然后制定出一个持续护理的综合计划，每位专业工作人员都要贡献自己的经验。确定当前问题的优先级，并协调所需服务。这个过程涉及工作人员的角色和培训、所服务人群的需求、诊断和治疗程序以及后续护理计划。与其他解决老龄化问题的机构进行联络，为接收老年退伍军人安置的养老院经营者提供政策制定、咨询和教育方面的支持。希望本报告的研究结果（包括对47名患者的临床研究）能激励其他为老年人护理做出贡献的人。
