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The outcome of rough sleepers with mental health problems admitted to a psychiatric ward
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 January 2018
Abstract
To describe the outcome of rough sleepers admitted to an acute psychiatric ward; the professional most involved with the person was interviewed.
Eleven out of 12 people admitted with a psychosis were accommodated and in touch with mental health services at follow-up (median of 21 months) compared with two out of 10 people, admitted without a psychosis, accommodated and four out of 10 people in touch with mental health services.
Psychiatric admission with good aftercare is worthwhile for rough sleepers with a psychosis, even if it requires involuntary admission.
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