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## Abstract ## Introduction There is a lack of assessment tools and empirical data concerning clinician attitudes and behaviors with respect to the health care of older adults with schizophrenia. We develop a survey instrument of physician attitudes, behavior, and inter‐office communication, and provide preliminary data on physician‐related issues in the provision of health care to this population. ## Methods A semi‐structured 20‐item survey instrument was administered to a stratified convenience sample of 24 primary care physicians (PCPs) and 27 psychiatrists working in the New York metropolitan area. Using open ended and multiple choice items, scales, summed scores, and case vignettes, we assessed attitudes, experiences, and procedures in treating medical illnesses in older persons with schizophrenia. All scales had internal consistency reliabilities of >0.70. ## Results There were no differences between PCPs and psychiatrists in reported and anticipated behavior towards older adults with symptoms of schizophrenia, and both groups displayed favorable views. However, both groups had slightly negative stereotypes and attitudes concerning these patients. PCPs reported receiving info

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Author

Sarah M. Jones; Ipsit V. Vahia; Carl I. Cohen; Amjad Hindi; Mohammed Nurhussein

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons; Wiley (John Wiley & Sons); John Wiley & Sons Inc.; Wiley; Research Square (ISSN 0885-6230)

Published

2008

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)