Day hospital in the context of a community mental health program

The paper focuses on the role of the day hospital within the framework of total care delivery in community mental health programs and stresses its unique position in the continuity of care cycle. The day hospital lies midway in the service continuum between inpatient and outpatient services and can...

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Published in:Community mental health journal 1975-01, Vol.11 (1), p.82-90
Main Authors: Silverman, W H, Val, E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Community Mental Health Services
Continuity of Patient Care
Day Care, Medical
Delivery of Health Care
Demography
Hospital Administration
Hospitalization
Hospitals, Psychiatric - manpower
Hospitals, Psychiatric - utilization
Humans
Mental Disorders - rehabilitation
Patient Care Team
Referral and Consultation
Socioeconomic Factors
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Summary:The paper focuses on the role of the day hospital within the framework of total care delivery in community mental health programs and stresses its unique position in the continuity of care cycle. The day hospital lies midway in the service continuum between inpatient and outpatient services and can provide a bridge between community and intramural resources. As such it can serve as a "center for change' where inputs from the entire network of services merge to test solutions for care delivery problems. Experiences with a specific day are used to illustrate relevant issues for those currently engaged in planning or implementing day hospital services.
ISSN:0010-3853
1573-2789
DOI:10.1007/BF01420468