Author/Authors :
Robbins، نويسنده , , Beatrice and Rye، نويسنده , , Rebecca and German، نويسنده , , Pearl S. and Tlasek-Wolfson، نويسنده , , Mary and Penrod، نويسنده , , Jane and Rabins، نويسنده , , Peter V. and Black، نويسنده , , Betty Smith Williams، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Psychogeriatric Assessment and Treatment in City Housing (PATCH) is an outreach program targeting elderly public housing residents who need mental health care. The PATCH model relies on educating housing personnel to serve as case finders, providing in-home psychiatric evaluation and treatment, and addressing medical and social comorbidities through case management by psychiatric nurses. An examination of PATCH interventions suggests that the programʹs success is due to its emphasis on: (1) educating patients, housing personnel, and caregivers about patientsʹ illnesses and need for treatment and support; and (2) coordinating care among housing staff members, patientsʹ caregivers and their primary medical providers. Copyright © 2000 by W.B. Saunders Company
