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Quality Register for Geriatric Psychiatry (QualGeP/KVALAP)

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified March 2012 by Norwegian Centre for Ageing and Health
Sponsor:
Collaborators:
Oslo University Hospital
University Hospital, Akershus
Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Knut Engedal, Norwegian Centre for Ageing and Health
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01415310
First received: August 10, 2011
Last updated: March 9, 2012
Last verified: March 2012
History of Changes

August 10, 2011
March 9, 2012
April 2011
December 2030   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Quality Register for Geriatric Psychiatry
Quality Register for Geriatric Psychiatry in Viken Research Network for Geriatric Psychiatry

QualGeP (KVALAP) is a quality register in Viken Research network for Geriatric Psychiatry. The objectives of the register are to enhance our knowledge of old persons with severe psychiatric disorders, and to secure an optimal medical evaluation, treatment and care for these patients. The data in the register will be used for quality assurance and for research.

Aims:

  • Quality assurance
  • Further development of our diagnostic and screening tools
  • Contributing to improving the treatment, with and without drugs
  • Contributing to improving the dialogue and collaboration between primary healthcare and hospitals

Data collected:

  • Demographic data
  • Previous and present disorders and use of drugs

  • Data from relatives regarding:

    • the patient's cognition
    • psychiatric health
    • behaviour
    • activities of daily living
    • the stress and care burden of relatives
  • Tests of cognitive functions
  • Methods and duration for treatment
  • Transfer to primary healthcare
  • Possible readmissions
Observational
Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
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Non-Probability Sample

Patients submitted to the geriatric psychiatry units in the Viken Research network for Geriatric Psychiatry
  • All Patients in the Old Age Psychiatry Units in Viken Old Age Psychiatry Research Network.
  • Standard Information Collected in an Ordinary Clinical Setting
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Geriatric psychiatry
Elderly patients with psychiatric disorders in geriatric psychiatry units
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*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Recruiting
19000
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December 2030   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients submitted to geriatric psychiatry units and their relatives who sign the consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients and relatives who refuse to sign the consent form
Both
65 Years and older
No
Contact: Kari Midtbø Kristiansen, MSc 97761638 ext 0047 kari.kristiansen@diakonsyk.no
Contact: Ronny Nielsen, RN 91625232 ext 0047 ronny.nielsen@diakonsyk.no
Norway
 
NCT01415310
KVALAP (QualGeP)
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Knut Engedal, Norwegian Centre for Ageing and Health
Knut Engedal
  • Oslo University Hospital
  • University Hospital, Akershus
  • Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Principal Investigator: Knut Arne Engedal, professor Norwegian Centre for Ageing and Health
Norwegian Centre for Ageing and Health
March 2012

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