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Introducing New Paths towards Public Primary Healthcare Services in Greece: Efforts for Scaling-Up Mental Healthcare Services Addressed to Older Adults.
- Source :
- Healthcare (2227-9032); Jul2022, Vol. 10 Issue 7, p1230-1230, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The exponential growth in the aging population challenges the Primary Care Providers (PCPs) who provide health care services to older adults who are considered highly vulnerable and are in need of specialized healthcare services. The development of new policies and the adoption of appropriate health strategies by PCPs may improve the early detection and prevention of mental disorders in older adults. This reduces both queuing and costs in outpatient clinics while preventing stigma for patients and families. To this end, specialized training for PCPs at the Local Primary Health Care Unit (LPHCU) was provided in order to conduct efficient assessments of older adults (65 and above years old, without previously diagnosed depression or dementia, and willing to participate). The assessment is based on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Older adults identified with MMSE <20 and GDS >5 were referred to the psychiatric outpatient clinic. The aim of this study is to discuss evidence-informed policymaking in Greece with a focus on advancing mental health practices and scaling up quality primary healthcare services for older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MENTAL illness prevention
PSYCHIATRIC diagnosis
HEALTH policy
HEALTH services accessibility
EVIDENCE-based medicine
MEDICAL care costs
SOCIAL stigma
COST control
GERIATRIC assessment
PRIMARY health care
PUBLIC hospitals
QUALITY assurance
AGING
POLICY sciences
COGNITIVE testing
MENTAL health services
PSYCHIATRIC treatment
EARLY diagnosis
MEDICAL needs assessment
OUTPATIENT services in hospitals
OLD age
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22279032
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Healthcare (2227-9032)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 158241191
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10071230