The nature and severity of disabilities in long-stay psychiatric in-patients in South Glamorgan.

Autor: Pryce, I. G., Griffiths, R. D., Gentry, A. M., Hughes, I. C. T., Montague, L. R., Watkins, S. E., Champney-Smith, J., McLackland, B. M., Gentry, R M, Hughes, I C
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Zdroj: British Journal of Psychiatry; Jun91, Vol. 158, p817-821, 5p
Abstrakt: Long-stay psychiatric in-patients in South Glamorgan were reviewed using the MRC Needs for Care assessment. The majority were middle aged or elderly and were severely disabled, with problems encompassing symptoms/behavioural difficulties, social skills, and physical health. In most, long-standing psychiatric illness was compounded by physical illness and cognitive deficits as age advanced, producing care needs that were greater than existing community services could meet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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