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Physical dependency and dementia in NHS continuing care wards and contracted NHS beds in voluntary nursing homes
Author(s)A K Shah, V Phongsathorn, C George, C Bielawska, C Katona
Journal titleInternational Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 9, no 3, March 1994
Pagespp 229-232
KeywordsDementia ; Independence ; Long term patients ; Patients [nursing homes].
AnnotationThis study assessed the level of dementia and physical dependency in older people in hospitals and nursing homes. It concluded that patients in hospitals had more severe dementia and a higher level of dependency.
Accession NumberCPA-940328032 A
ClassmarkEA: C3: LF7:4Q: LHB:LF

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