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The Nature and Severity of Disabilities in Long-Stay Psychiatric In-patients in South Glamorgan

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

I. G. Pryce ,
R. D. Griffiths ,
R. M. Gentry ,
I. C. T. Hughes ,
L. R. Montague ,
S. E. Watkins ,
J. Champney-Smith  and
B. M. Mclackland
I. G. Pryce*
Affiliation:
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff
R. D. Griffiths
Affiliation:
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff
R. M. Gentry
Affiliation:
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff
I. C. T. Hughes
Affiliation:
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff
L. R. Montague
Affiliation:
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff
S. E. Watkins
Affiliation:
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff
J. Champney-Smith
Affiliation:
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff
B. M. Mclackland
Affiliation:
Bridgewater Hospital, Green Lane, Patricroft, Eccles, Greater Manchester
*
∗Department of Psychiatry, Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff CF4 7XB
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Abstract

Long-stay psychiatric in-patients in South Glamorgan were reviewed using the MRC Needs for Care assessment. The majority were middle aged or elderly and were severely disabled, with problems encompassing symptoms/behavioural difficulties, social skills, and physical health. In most, long-standing psychiatric illness was compounded by physical illness and cognitive deficits as age advanced, producing care needs that were greater than existing community services could meet.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 158 , Issue 6 , June 1991 , pp. 817 - 821
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Copyright © The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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