[Group homes for the mentally ill I. A description of access and residents]

Autor: T, Middelboe, K W, Maarbjerg, R P, Hemmingsen
Rok vydání: 1997
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Zdroj: Ugeskrift for laeger. 159(19)
ISSN: 0041-5782
Popis: In a cross-sectional study, we assessed social and psychiatric characteristics of 71 residents in the group home programme for the mentally ill in Copenhagen. The majority suffered from long-term functional or organic psychosis, dominated by anxiety and residual symptoms of schizophrenia. Social functioning was impaired to a moderate degree. Emotional and social support were among the main functions of the staff. More than 60% regarded the group home as a temporary residence, but the length of stay varied between a few months and 5.7 years. All residents were treated in the local outpatient psychiatric service. This type of housing support should be regarded as an important part of a comprehensive community care service.
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