Closure of an asylum: The Friern study of older people
S. Shergill
Bok Engelsk 1997
| Utgitt | 1997
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| Omfang | Side 119- 123
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| Opplysninger | This article reports a naturalistic study following the closure ofFriern Hospital and the movement of elderly long-stay patients, whoin the main suffered from severe dementia, to psychiatric nursinghomes and hospital beds. It describes changes in the environments andin the patients' cognition, behaviour and use of medical services.The results suggest that psychiatric nursing homes seem able to carefor the majority if patients with severe dementia. Future studiesshould consider whether long-stay hospital beds may, however, benecessary for those with both psychiatric and physical health needs,where increased contact with health service personnel is essential.Prospective examination of the reasons for breakdown of placements innursing homes and the differences between those placed in varioussettings may help future planning of services. Relatives' opinions ofthe long-stay settings also require study.
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