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NCT Number: NCT01415310

Quality Register 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

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Key information

Conditions

Geriatric Disorder Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Old Age Psychiatry Unit, Diakonhjemmet Hospital

Oslo, 0854, Norway

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Bernhard Lorentzen, MD

SUB_INVESTIGATOR

Kari M Kristiansen, MSc

CONTACT

[email protected]

97761638 ext. 0047

Kari M Kristiansen, MSc

SUB_INVESTIGATOR

Ronny Nielsen, RN

CONTACT

[email protected]

91625232 ext. 0047

About this study

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

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Depression and cognition

    Time frame: During admission

    Scores on assessment scales (MADRS, Cornell scale, MMSE)

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Kari M Kristiansen, MSc

CONTACT

[email protected]

97761638 ext. 0047

Lisbeth D Høgset, MSc

CONTACT

[email protected]

97582098 ext. 0047

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Geir Selbaek

Other

Collaborators

  • Diakonhjemmet Hospital
  • Oslo University Hospital
  • University Hospital, Akershus

Registry information

Official study title

Quality Register for Geriatric Psychiatry in Viken Research Network for Geriatric Psychiatry

Acronym: KVALAP

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2030
Study completion
2030
First posted
Aug 11, 2011
Registry last updated
Jul 8, 2022

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