September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Outcome and cognitive assessment of subjects over 65 years old admitted to the psychiatric ward

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FCF CatalanoUniversity of Bologna ALAlessandro Di LisiUniversity of Bologna MBMassimiliano BeghiAzienda Unità Sanitaria Locale Della Romagna

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Retrospective observational study found improved cognitive and psychosocial outcomes in elderly psychiatric patients, suggesting effective clinical interventions.

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Significant improvement in psychopathological symptoms and cognitive performance was observed in elderly patients during hospitalization.
Cognitive performance measured using the MMSE showed positive changes, indicating effective intervention approaches in psychogeriatrics.
Retrospective observational study conducted with 166 elderly patients, primarily diagnosed with major depression and bipolar disorder, highlights treatment effectiveness.
Results suggest urgent need for further studies in psychogeriatrics to enhance understanding of outcomes for elderly patients with complex conditions.

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Catalano et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4507331b076d99fa57b39 https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.1755

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Retrospective observational study found improved cognitive and psychosocial outcomes in elderly psychiatric patients, suggesting effective clinical interventions.

Outcome and cognitive assessment of subjects over 65 years old admitted to the psychiatric ward

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Outcome and cognitive assessment of subjects over 65 years old admitted to the psychiatric ward

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