| Autor: |
Kastner, Theodore, Nathanson, Ruth, Friedman, Debra L. |
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American Journal on Mental Retardation; Sep1993, Vol. 98 Issue 2, p285-292, 8p |
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Mortality in a population of more than 1 ,300 people with mental retardation who live in the community was studied utilizing case-by-case review and sentinel health event methodology. Death was noted in 14 people over a 4- year period. Cause of death was identified as avoidable (3 patients), potentially avoidable (3), unavoidable (3), sudden unexplained death with a history of epilepsy (3), or other unexplained deaths (2). Factors influencing mortality and the delivery of health care services were described. The sentinel health event methodology and case-by-case mortality reviews are recommended for monitoring avoidable deaths in community residential settings for people with mental retardation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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