Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Hydration status of geriatric patients in a psychiatric hospital. |
| Authors: |
Forsyth DM (AUTHOR), Lapid MI (AUTHOR), Ellenbecker SM (AUTHOR), Smith LK (AUTHOR), O'Neil ML (AUTHOR), Low DJ (AUTHOR), Clobes JE (AUTHOR), Drier JA (AUTHOR), Seifers MJ (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Issues in Mental Health Nursing. Aug2008, Vol. 29 Issue 8, p853-862. 10p. |
| Subjects: |
Dehydration, Geriatric psychiatry, Hydration, Clinical health psychology, Patient monitoring, Health surveys, Psychiatric hospital patients, Psychiatric hospitals, Medical research |
| Abstract: |
Dehydration negatively impacts geriatric hospitalization outcomes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hydration status of psychogeriatric inpatients and explore possible factors for dehydration. A descriptive, retrospective chart review of patients discharged from a psychogeriatric unit was completed. Clinical and biochemical information was collected at three time points (admission, mid-point, and discharge). Results were consistent with clinical observations that less hydrated patients seem to do worse clinically. It is important to closely monitor hydration status in psychogeriatric inpatients to reduce morbidity. Further studies are needed to develop strategies to prevent dehydration and its complications in this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
