Nursing research in geriatric mental health

J Adv Nurs. 1990 Sep;15(9):1030-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.1990.tb01983.x.

Abstract

As the population of older people in the world increases, concerns about the health and delivery of health care to these elderly people become increasingly more important. Geriatric mental health arose as a nursing specialty in response to this concern over the health of older adults. This paper focuses on a review of nursing literature relevant to the mental and cognitive health of older adults. Implications for current practice and future research are explored.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Geriatric Nursing*
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / epidemiology
  • Mental Disorders / nursing
  • Mental Health*
  • Nursing Process
  • Nursing Research / trends*
  • Risk Factors