Underreporting of Behavioral Problems in Older Hospitalized Patients

This descriptive study examined reports of behavioral problems among older patients hospitalized in acute care medical settings. Greater numbers of behavioral problems were reported by nursing staff on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory–Questionnaire than were documented in medical charts over the same...

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Published in:The Gerontologist 2005-08, Vol.45 (4), p.535-538
Main Authors: Davies, Helen D., O'Hara, Ruth, Mumenthaler, Martin S., Cassidy, Erin L., Buffum, Martha, Kim, Janise M., Danielsen, Claire E., Noda, Art, Kraemer, Helena C., Sheikh, Javaid I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute care
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Behavior disorders
Behavior Problems
Behavioral disturbance
California
Critical care
Elderly
Geriatric Assessment
Hospitalization
Hospitals
Humans
Inpatients - psychology
Male
Mental Disorders - diagnosis
Middle Aged
Older Adults
Older people
Patients
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Questionnaires
Veterans
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Summary:This descriptive study examined reports of behavioral problems among older patients hospitalized in acute care medical settings. Greater numbers of behavioral problems were reported by nursing staff on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory–Questionnaire than were documented in medical charts over the same time period. Such underreporting may have clinical and administrative implications.
ISSN:0016-9013
1758-5341
DOI:10.1093/geront/45.4.535