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An audit of clinical psychology referrals and provision for older adults in the Scottish borders
Author(s)Cyan Harte
Journal titlePSIGE Newsletter, no 87, July 2004
PublisherPsychologists' Special Interest Group in Elderly People - PSIGE, British Psychological Society, July 2004
Pagespp 36-41
Sourcehttp://www.psige.org.uk
KeywordsPsychiatric treatment ; Referrals ; Scottish Borders.
AnnotationPatients over the age of 64 and those under 65 referred to a Psychology Department in the Scottish Borders were compared in terms of referral rates, differences in attendance behaviour and service received. The audit used routinely collected departmental data amd NHS demographic data. Results showed that older adults were proportionally less likely to be referred to psychological services than those under 65. The older group also generally had less time to wait for an initial appointment, and were reliable attendees. However, they are more likely to decline contact before their initial appointment. Implications of these findings are discussed in the light of recent recommendations by the Scottish Executive concerning services to older people in the NHS. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-041207204 A
ClassmarkLP: L5R: 9B

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