Axis II Diagnoses in Geriatric Inpatients

Axis II Diagnoses in Geriatric Inpatients

Little is known about personality disorders in the elderly. Review of 100 consecutive inpatient admissions revealed that 70% received an Axis II diagnosis of personality disorder. Sixteen percent received a diagnosis of personality disorder trait. (J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 1989;2:87-88).

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology 1989-04, Vol.2 (2), p.87-88
Hauptverfasser: Casey, David A., Schrodt, Christopher J.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Aged
Hospitalization
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Middle Aged
Personality Disorders - diagnosis
Retrospective Studies
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Zusammenfassung:Little is known about personality disorders in the elderly. Review of 100 consecutive inpatient admissions revealed that 70% received an Axis II diagnosis of personality disorder. Sixteen percent received a diagnosis of personality disorder trait. (J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 1989;2:87-88).
ISSN:0891-9887
1552-5708
DOI:10.1177/089198878900200206