Psychiatrische Praxis
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Psychiatrische Praxis · May 2013
[Prevalence of dementia and medical care in German nursing homes: a nationally representative survey].
The study aimed to determine the prevalence of dementia and the degree of medical care among residents of nursing homes based on a nationally representative sample of nursing homes in Germany for the first time. ⋯ People with dementia form the major group of residents in German nursing homes. The study provides important data on need for care and health care planning.