Longitudinal outcomes of nursing home care for severely mentally ill patients

Presents descriptive longitudinal outcomes from a study of the outcomes of recidivism, symptomatology, social integration, and subjective well-being. Results showed a mixed picture of good and bad outcomes, and some resulting implications for the role of nursing homes in mental health long-term care...

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Published in:Journal of social issues 1989-01, Vol.45 (1989), p.31-48
Main Authors: Bootzin, R R, Shadish, W R, McSweeny, A J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronically mentally ill people
Long term care
Longitudinal studies
Mentally ill people
Nursing homes
Outcomes
USA
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Summary:Presents descriptive longitudinal outcomes from a study of the outcomes of recidivism, symptomatology, social integration, and subjective well-being. Results showed a mixed picture of good and bad outcomes, and some resulting implications for the role of nursing homes in mental health long-term care are discussed. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0022-4537