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Delay in the discharge of psychiatric in-patients with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- WATTS R.V., RICHOLD P., BERNEY T.P.
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 24(5), May 2000, pp.179-181.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
This study aims to identify factors delaying discharge of psychiatric in-patients from a learning disability service. Delayed patients were more disabled or disturbed and often awaiting adequate community provision. They were older, had been in hospital longer and were 'informal' admissions. At follow-up 23 remained in hospital, 21 of whom had been delayed by lack of placement. De-institutionalisation has led to the expectation that more complex and challenging people be placed in the community. Results suggest the community is unready to cope with the needs of these service users.