Abstract

Developing academic leaders in Geriatric Psychiatry with clinical/educational and research expertise is a national priority. This proposal is designed to developed the nominee's capability as an independent researcher and resource person in geriatric psychiatry at MCV/VCU. Specifically, the nominee plans to: a) pursue additional training in statistics and epidemiological research methods; b) pursue research supervision from senior faculty at the university and external experts in geriatric psychiatry; c) develop research programs expanding clinical understanding of aggressive behavior in Alzheimer's Disease patients; and d) establish a network of research at MCV/VCU to promote collaborative research in geriatric mental health.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Academic/Teacher Award (ATA) (K07)
Project #
1K07MH000787-01
Application #
3077785
Study Section
Life Course and Prevention Research Review Committee (LCR)
Project Start
1989-04-01
Project End
1990-03-31
Budget Start
1989-04-01
Budget End
1990-03-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1989
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Virginia Commonwealth University
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
City
Richmond
State
VA
Country
United States
Zip Code
23298

  Publications

Smith, S L; Colenda, C C (1997) Mental health and health care utilization in geriatric primary care patients. Int J Psychiatry Med 27:23-32
Colenda, C C; Cohen, W; McCall, W V et al. (1997) Phototherapy for patients with Alzheimer disease with disturbed sleep patterns: results of a community-based pilot study. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 11:175-8
Colenda, C C; McCall, W V (1996) A statistical model predicting the seizure threshold for right unilateral ECT in 106 patients. Convuls Ther 12:3-12
Colenda, C C; Rapp, S R; Leist, J C et al. (1996) Clinical variables influencing treatment decisions for agitated dementia patients: survey of physician judgments. J Am Geriatr Soc 44:1375-9
Smith, S L; Colenda, C C; Espeland, M A (1994) Factors determining the level of anxiety state in geriatric primary care patients in a community dwelling. Psychosomatics 35:50-8
Colenda, C C; Hamer, R M (1991) Antecedents and interventions for aggressive behavior of patients at a geropsychiatric state hospital. Hosp Community Psychiatry 42:287-92
Colenda, C C; Trinkle, D; Hamer, R M et al. (1991) Hospital utilization and readmission rates for geriatric and young adult patients with major depression: results from a historical cohort study. J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 4:166-72