B M Draper

Summary

Affiliation: University of New South Wales
Country: Australia

Publications

  1. ncbi Deliberate self-harm in older adults: a review of the literature from 1995 to 2004
    Jenifer Chan
    South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London, UK
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 22:720-32. 2007
  2. ncbi Who pays and who benefits? How different models of shared responsibilities between formal and informal carers influence projections of costs of dementia management
    Victor Vickland
    Dementia Collaborative Research Centre, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    BMC Public Health 11:793. 2011
  3. ncbi Patterns of hospitalisation for depressive and anxiety disorders across the lifespan in Australia
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia
    J Affect Disord 113:195-200. 2009
  4. ncbi Mental health service delivery to older people in New South Wales: perceptions of aged care, adult mental health and mental health services for older people
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, Universityof New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 37:735-40. 2003
  5. ncbi Stress in caregivers of aphasic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial
    Brian Draper
    Academic Department for Old Age Psychiatry, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney and Department of Psychiatry and School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    Clin Rehabil 21:122-30. 2007
  6. ncbi What is the effectiveness of acute hospital treatment of older people with mental disorders?
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry and School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia
    Int Psychogeriatr 17:539-55. 2005
  7. ncbi A tiered model of psychogeriatric service delivery: an evidence-based approach
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 21:645-53. 2006
  8. ncbi A pilot study of the suicide victim's last contact with a health professional
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry and School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia
    Crisis 29:96-101. 2008
  9. ncbi Richard Mahony - the misfortunes of younger onset dementia
    Brian M Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Med J Aust 190:94-5. 2009
  10. ncbi Translating dementia research into practice
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
    Int Psychogeriatr 21:S72-80. 2009

Detail Information

Publications41

  1. ncbi Deliberate self-harm in older adults: a review of the literature from 1995 to 2004
    Jenifer Chan
    South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London, UK
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 22:720-32. 2007
    ..The aim of this paper is to update this review and to summarise the advances in our understanding of DSH in later life...
  2. ncbi Who pays and who benefits? How different models of shared responsibilities between formal and informal carers influence projections of costs of dementia management
    Victor Vickland
    Dementia Collaborative Research Centre, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    BMC Public Health 11:793. 2011
    ..This study aimed to determine more accurately the future costs of dementia management by taking these factors into consideration...
  3. ncbi Patterns of hospitalisation for depressive and anxiety disorders across the lifespan in Australia
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia
    J Affect Disord 113:195-200. 2009
    ..Hospitalisation rates for anxiety and depressive disorders vary with age and sex but there are few detailed analyses...
  4. ncbi Mental health service delivery to older people in New South Wales: perceptions of aged care, adult mental health and mental health services for older people
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, Universityof New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 37:735-40. 2003
    ..To compare the perceptions of aged care services, adult mental health services and mental health services for older people regarding aspects of mental health service delivery for older people in New South Wales, Australia...
  5. ncbi Stress in caregivers of aphasic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial
    Brian Draper
    Academic Department for Old Age Psychiatry, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney and Department of Psychiatry and School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    Clin Rehabil 21:122-30. 2007
    ..Communication difficulties due to aphasia following stroke are particularly stressful to caregivers...
  6. ncbi What is the effectiveness of acute hospital treatment of older people with mental disorders?
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry and School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia
    Int Psychogeriatr 17:539-55. 2005
    ..To appraise the effectiveness of acute hospital service delivery in old age psychiatry...
  7. ncbi A tiered model of psychogeriatric service delivery: an evidence-based approach
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 21:645-53. 2006
    ..Previous models of mental health care for older persons have not considered the full spectrum of mental disorders...
  8. ncbi A pilot study of the suicide victim's last contact with a health professional
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry and School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia
    Crisis 29:96-101. 2008
    ..Critical information that might have altered the management is not often accessed from family members...
  9. ncbi Richard Mahony - the misfortunes of younger onset dementia
    Brian M Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Med J Aust 190:94-5. 2009
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  10. ncbi Translating dementia research into practice
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
    Int Psychogeriatr 21:S72-80. 2009
    ..More effective dementia KT will require a commitment by key players to engage in the process, a better understanding of effective KT strategies, adequate resources, and judicious selection of appropriate evidence-based information...
  11. ncbi Workforce and advanced training survey of the RANZCP Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age: issues and challenges for the field
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of NSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Australas Psychiatry 18:142-5. 2010
    ..There is concern that there are insufficient old age psychiatrists in an ageing population. We aim to describe the work patterns of old age psychiatrists in Australia and New Zealand in order to identify barriers to training and practice...
  12. ncbi Early dementia diagnosis and the risk of suicide and euthanasia
    Brian Draper
    University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    Alzheimers Dement 6:75-82. 2010
    ..Reports of suicidal behavior and requests for euthanasia in persons with dementia may be increasing...
  13. ncbi Psychiatric services for the "old" old
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Int Psychogeriatr 22:582-8. 2010
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  14. ncbi The Hospital Dementia Services Project: age differences in hospital stays for older people with and without dementia
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    Int Psychogeriatr 23:1649-58. 2011
    ..People with dementia may have adverse outcomes following periods of acute hospitalization. This study aimed to explore the effects of age upon hospitalization outcomes for patients with dementia in comparison to patients without dementia...
  15. ncbi Alcohol-related cognitive impairment in New South Wales hospital patients aged 50 years and over
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 45:985-92. 2011
    ..The aim of this study was to describe the principal reasons for admission, medical comorbidities, interventions and outcomes of patients admitted to New South Wales hospitals with alcohol-related cognitive impairment...
  16. ncbi Prediction of mortality in nursing home residents: impact of passive self-harm behaviors
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    Int Psychogeriatr 15:187-96. 2003
    ..The aim of this study was to determine whether indirect self-destructive behaviors predict mortality in nursing home residents...
  17. ncbi Do older people receive equitable private psychiatric service provision under Medicare?
    B M Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 35:626-30. 2001
    ..The objective of this study is to determine the 1998 rates, types, regional variation and Medicare expenditure of private psychiatry services for older people in Australia, as compared with younger adults and with 1985-1986 data...
  18. ncbi Psychiatry of old age: from section to faculty
    B Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Academic Department for Psychiatry of Old Age, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, Australia
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 33:785-8. 1999
    ..To describe the processes that led to formation of the RANZCP Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age (FPOA)...
  19. ncbi The effectiveness of old age psychiatry services
    B Draper
    Schools of Psychiatry and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, Australia
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 15:687-703. 2000
    ..In conclusion, controlled trials and audits indicate that old age psychiatry services are effective. Further pluralistic evaluations and comparisons with other services are required...
  20. ncbi Case-controlled study of nursing home residents referred for treatment of vocally disruptive behavior
    B Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    Int Psychogeriatr 12:333-44. 2000
    ..Reasons for referral may relate more to the stress experienced by nursing home staff in managing VDB than to specific attributes of the VDB itself...
  21. ncbi Use of psychotropics in Sydney nursing homes: associations with depression, psychosis, and behavioral disturbances
    B Draper
    Schools of Psychiatry and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    Int Psychogeriatr 13:107-20. 2001
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  22. ncbi The Senior Psychiatrist Survey II: experience and psychiatric practice
    B Draper
    Academic Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 33:709-16. 1999
    ..The aim of this study is to determine the effects of experience on the practice, roles, status and attitudes of psychiatrists within the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)...
  23. ncbi The Senior Psychiatrist Survey I: age and psychiatric practice
    B Draper
    Academic Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 33:701-8. 1999
    ..The aim of this study is to determine the effects of age on the practice, roles, status and attitudes of psychiatrists within the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)...
  24. ncbi The Senior Psychiatrist Survey III: attitudes towards personal ageing, life experiences and psychiatric practice
    B Draper
    Academic Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 33:717-22. 1999
    ....
  25. ncbi Suicidal ideation and the 'wish to die' in dementia patients: the role of depression
    B Draper
    Academic Department of Psychogeriatrics, Prince Henry Hospital, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    Age Ageing 27:503-7. 1998
    ..To determine the prevalence of self-reported suicidal ideation and the 'wish to die' in dementia patients, their association with depressive symptoms and the type of dementia...
  26. ncbi Self-destructive behaviors in nursing home residents
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    J Am Geriatr Soc 50:354-8. 2002
    ..To validate the Harmful Behaviors Scale (HBS) as a measure of direct and indirect self-destructive behaviors in nursing home residents and to determine the prevalence of self-destructive behaviors and their relationship to other variables...
  27. ncbi Types of nursing home residents with self-destructive behaviours: analysis of the Harmful Behaviours Scale
    Brian Draper
    Schools of Psychiatry and Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, Australia
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 17:670-5. 2002
    ..To investigate the types of self-destructive behaviours identified by the Harmful Behaviours Scale (HBS) and the variables associated with them...
  28. ncbi Quantification of factors contributing to length of stay in an acute psychogeriatric ward
    B Draper
    Academic Department of Psychogeriatrics, Prince Henry Hospital, Sydney, Australia
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 13:1-7. 1998
    ..To identify variables that predict length of stay (LOS) in an acute psychogeriatric ward; quantify psychiatric, medical and social factors that contribute to LOS; and identify factors that prolong LOS...
  29. ncbi Psychosis, depression and behavioural disturbances in Sydney nursing home residents: prevalence and predictors
    H Brodaty
    School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Australia
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 16:504-12. 2001
    ..There is wide variation in the rates of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) reported in nursing homes...
  30. ncbi Vocally disruptive behaviour in dementia: development of an evidence based practice guideline
    B McMinn
    Centre for Mental Health Studies, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
    Aging Ment Health 9:16-24. 2005
    ..Our aim was to systematically review the literature in order to develop a practice guideline for the assessment and management of VDB. The review will examine the typology, risk factors and management of VDB...
  31. ncbi The prevalence of "cognitive impairment no dementia" in community-dwelling elderly: a pilot study
    L-F Low
    Academic Department for Old Age Psychiatry, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry 38:725-31. 2004
    ..CIND is a broader definition than aMCI. Further research is needed to determine the longitudinal course and clinical utility of these definitions of cognitive impairment...
  32. ncbi Differing management of people with advanced cancer and delirium by four sub-specialties
    M Agar
    Sydney South West western zone Area Palliative Care Service, Braeside Hospital, Prairiewood, New South Wales, Australia
    Palliat Med 22:633-40. 2008
    ..Delirium in advanced cancer is prevalent, with limited prospective data to guide management. The aim was to survey current practice of specialists using two contrasting cases of delirium in cancer...
  33. ncbi The relationship between self-destructive behaviour and nursing home environment
    L-F Low
    Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Aging Ment Health 8:29-33. 2004
    ..The relationship between nursing home environment and self-destructive behaviours and the environment is complex and there needs to be an individualized approach to placement...
  34. ncbi Long-term effects of childhood abuse on the quality of life and health of older people: results from the Depression and Early Prevention of Suicide in General Practice Project
    Brian Draper
    School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    J Am Geriatr Soc 56:262-71. 2008
    ..To determine whether childhood physical and sexual abuse are associated with poor mental and physical health outcomes in older age...
  35. ncbi The prevalence of depressive symptoms among elderly Chinese private nursing home residents in Hong Kong
    Eddie Siu Lun Chow
    Integrated Medical Services, Ruttonjee and Tang Shiu Kin Hospitals, Hong Kong
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 19:734-40. 2004
    ..Privately-owned Nursing homes (PNH) in Hong Kong present a unique setting of institutional care where elderly with the whole spectrum of health status live together...
  36. ncbi Nursing home staff attitudes towards residents with dementia: strain and satisfaction with work
    Henry Brodaty
    School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Randwick, New South Wales 2031, Australia
    J Adv Nurs 44:583-90. 2003
    ..Workload is highly predictive of the experience of burden and job pressure, while these outcomes vary according to whether staff work full- or part-time...
  37. ncbi A study of premorbid personality and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in nursing home residents
    Lee-Fay Low
    Academic Department for Old Age Psychiatry, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 17:779-83. 2002
    ..CONCLUSION: our findings are inconsistent with previous research and clinical experience. Prospective studies are needed to clarify the association between personality and behavioural disturbance in dementia...
  38. ncbi Falls, depression and antidepressants in later life: a large primary care appraisal
    Ngaire Kerse
    Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
    PLoS ONE 3:e2423. 2008
    ..Depression and falls are common and co-exist for older people. Safe management of each of these conditions is important to quality of life...
  39. ncbi Tolerability of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: issues relevant to the elderly
    Brian Draper
    Academic Department for Old Age Psychiatry, Euroa Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Drugs Aging 25:501-19. 2008
    ..However, it is recommended in the elderly that SSRIs should be titrated slowly to recommended therapeutic doses and used cautiously with other agents known to have the potential for drug interactions...
  40. ncbi Dealing with dementia. A guide to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
    Brian Draper
    Perspectives 30:10. 2006
  41. ncbi Training in old age psychiatry
    Brian Draper
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 18:683-5. 2003