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ACCEPTED SYMPOSIUM

PSYCHOGERIATRIC SERVICES IN SOUTH ASIA: BARRIERS, OPPORTUNITIES AND THE ROADMAP AHEAD

Session Type
ACCEPTED SYMPOSIUM
Date
Fri, 05.08.2022
Session Time
15:50 - 16:50
Room
AMBER 2-3 - LIVE STREAMED
Session Description
Asia has some of the fastest developing economies and largest conglomerations of populations in the world. One such geographically unique region is South Asia, which accounts for nearly 25% of the global population and one-fifth of the psychiatric morbidity worldwide. This region is also ageing rapidly compared to rest of the world due to modifications in healthcare facilities, hygiene, and lifestyle as well as improved sanitation and infection control. Besides, some of the South Asian countries have also been worst-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to an exaggerated psychosocial crisis among their older people. Many of these nations face issues with community psychiatric care, trained manpower, socio-economic resources, legislation catering to psychological care and health inequalities. However, recent years have also witnessed paradigm shift in mental health policies, infrastructure and technology among these nations. Climate changes, migration, displacement and ecological characteristics further make South Asia unique in mental health needs and challenges. With this background, geriatric psychiatrists from some of the South Asian nations come together to discuss and highlight upcoming strategies for mental health advocacy and service delivery among older people in these regions. Mutual collaboration and cross-country research are globally called upon.
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GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY IN INDIA, CLINICAL SERVICES, RESEARCH & TRAINING: THE IPS REPORT

Date
Fri, 05.08.2022
Session Time
15:50 - 16:50
Session Type
ACCEPTED SYMPOSIUM
Session Name
1880 - PSYCHOGERIATRIC SERVICES IN SOUTH ASIA: BARRIERS, OPPORTUNITIES AND THE ROADMAP AHEAD (ID 91)
Presenter
Lecture Time
15:50 - 16:05
Room
AMBER 2-3 - LIVE STREAMED

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE IN SOUTH ASIA: UNMET NEEDS?

Date
Fri, 05.08.2022
Session Time
15:50 - 16:50
Session Type
ACCEPTED SYMPOSIUM
Session Name
1880 - PSYCHOGERIATRIC SERVICES IN SOUTH ASIA: BARRIERS, OPPORTUNITIES AND THE ROADMAP AHEAD (ID 91)
Presenter
Lecture Time
16:05 - 16:20
Room
AMBER 2-3 - LIVE STREAMED

Abstract

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There are no specific epidemiological studies conducted in this area, however as region is comprising of the most populous countries of the world, it is estimated that there are about eighty million people suffering from dementia. With appropriate epidemiological studies and increase in life expectancy, this figure might be much higher at present. Delphi consensus study shows dementia to be 1.9% in South Asia. Main stay of the problem is the capabilities of the physician to recognise the problem, and even if they recognise the interventional strategies are not part of the management plan.

The availability of psychometric tools, investigative imaging and other services and support system are all compromise. Generally the families have firm conviction that after the medical treatment the person suffering from dementia will be cured. The care givers need to be educated how to provide the basic care to the person suffering from dementia. In majority of the cases the women who is the soul caretaker and the person responsible for the food, laundry, cleaning and other household chores will take care of the elderly. This increases the burden of care and as men are the sole bread earners so they are reluctant to remain awake at nights and provide the care required for the person suffering from dementia.

In this presentation I will try to highlight important loop holes in the diagnosis and management of mental health in old age in South-Asia.

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RIGHTS AND PERSON-CENTRED OLD AGE MENTAL HEALTHCARE: LESSONS LEARNT FROM COVID-19

Date
Fri, 05.08.2022
Session Time
15:50 - 16:50
Session Type
ACCEPTED SYMPOSIUM
Session Name
1880 - PSYCHOGERIATRIC SERVICES IN SOUTH ASIA: BARRIERS, OPPORTUNITIES AND THE ROADMAP AHEAD (ID 91)
Presenter
Lecture Time
16:20 - 16:35
Room
AMBER 2-3 - LIVE STREAMED

TRAINING AND RESEARCH IN GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH: WAYS FORWARD IN THE SAARC REGION

Date
Fri, 05.08.2022
Session Time
15:50 - 16:50
Session Type
ACCEPTED SYMPOSIUM
Session Name
1880 - PSYCHOGERIATRIC SERVICES IN SOUTH ASIA: BARRIERS, OPPORTUNITIES AND THE ROADMAP AHEAD (ID 91)
Presenter
Lecture Time
16:35 - 16:50
Room
AMBER 2-3 - LIVE STREAMED