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TY - JOUR
T1 - The impact of low secure care on patients' outcomes.
AU - Jones, Steven H.
AU - Lobban, Fiona
AU - Evershed, Kate
AU - Taylor, Lee
AU - Wittkowski, Anja
PY - 2008/6
Y1 - 2008/6
N2 - A significant number of people with psychosis require inpatient admission under the Mental Health Act. Department of Health documents have highlighted the importance of delivering effective care to individuals with psychosis treated in low secure conditions. Research into patient outcomes in these settings has so far been neglected. The aim of the research reported here was to assess outcomes for patients tested at three six-monthly assessments during their residence at a new community low secure facility for people with psychosis and challenging behaviour. Although there were numerical reductions on many of the outcome measures over time, few were statistically significant. The main significant improvements were in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale total and delusions scores over time. Initial evidence indicates that this type of care may have promise, but further research is needed to extend these findings.
AB - A significant number of people with psychosis require inpatient admission under the Mental Health Act. Department of Health documents have highlighted the importance of delivering effective care to individuals with psychosis treated in low secure conditions. Research into patient outcomes in these settings has so far been neglected. The aim of the research reported here was to assess outcomes for patients tested at three six-monthly assessments during their residence at a new community low secure facility for people with psychosis and challenging behaviour. Although there were numerical reductions on many of the outcome measures over time, few were statistically significant. The main significant improvements were in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale total and delusions scores over time. Initial evidence indicates that this type of care may have promise, but further research is needed to extend these findings.
KW - low secure unit
KW - patient outcomes
KW - psychosis
KW - inpatient admission
M3 - Journal article
VL - 10
SP - 26
EP - 32
JO - British Journal of Forensic Practice
JF - British Journal of Forensic Practice
SN - 1463-6646
IS - 2
ER -