Auteur : Sadavoy, Joel 1945-

Édition : 3rd edition

Maison d'édition : W. W. Norton

Date de publication : 2004

Collation : xliii, 1304 p.

ISBN : 0393704262

Notes : Rev. ed. of: Comprehensive review of geriatric psychiatry II -- 2nd ed, 1996.

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. Epidemiology of psychiatric disorders -- 2. Genetics of dementia -- 3. Genetics of mood disorders and associated psychopathology -- 4. The biology of aging - 5. Normal aging : changes in cognitive abilities -- 6. Sociodemographic aspects of aging -- 7. Self,morale, and the social world of older adults -- 8. The role of religion/spirituality in the mental health of older adults -- 9. Ethnocultural aspects of aging in mental health -- 10. Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation -- 11. Medical evaluation and common medical problems of the geriatric patient -- 12. The neurological evaluation in geriatric psychiatry -- 13. Neuropsychological testing of the older adult -- 14. Neuroimaging in late-life mental disorders -- 15. Electroencephalography -- 16. Alzheimer's disease -- 17. Vascular dementias -- 18. Delirium -- 19. Other dementias and mental disorders due to general medical conditions -- 20. Grief and bereavement -- 21. Late-life mood disorders -- 22. Psychoses -- 23. Anxiety disorders -- 24. Personality disorders -- 25. Substance abuse -- 26. Sleep disorders in geriatric psychiatry -- 27. Sexuality and aging -- 28. The practice of evidence-based geriaric psychiatry -- 29. Electroconvulsive therapy -- 30. Psychopharmacology -- 31. Individual psychotherapy -- 32. Group therapy -- 33. Family issues in mental disorders of late life -- 34. Psychiatric aspects of long-term care -- 35. Psychogeriatric programs : inpatient hospital units and partial hospital programs -- 36. Geriatric consultation-liaison psychiatry -- 37. Integrated community services -- 38. Legal and ethical issues -- 39. Financial issues -- 40. Private paractice issues -- 41. Psychiatry and the end of life

Résumé : Sponsored by the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, this invaluable reference covers the entire range of geriatric psychiatry including: the ageing process; psychiatric disorders of the elderly; principles of diagnosis and treatment; medical-legal, ethical, and financial issues. Each of the 41 chapters is authored by a key leader in the field.

Now in its third edition, this text has been expanded and thoroughly revised in order to reflect changes in the theory and practice of geriatric psychiatry. New chapters on the genetics of dementia and the genetics of mood disorders present the latest research data and their implications for psychiatric practice. Recent developments in the types and delivery of care are reflected in new chapters on matters such as the use of spirituality in psychiatry, evidence-based treatment, psychogeriatric programs, and geriatric consultation-liaison psychiatry. The treatment of ethical matters is enhanced by the addition of a full chapter on end-of-life issues. The result is a thorough, up-to-date, and authoritative overview of the dynamic and critical field of geriatric psychiatry as it moves into the 21st century.

Mots-clés : Gérontopsychiatrie

Cote : WT 150 C736 2004