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The aftermaths of deinstitutionalization: problmes and solutions

L D Ozarin, S S Sharfstein

The Psychiatric Quarterly|January 1, 1978

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Summary

Mentally handicapped patients need coordinated community services for successful integration. Fixed responsibility and integrated support are essential for their long-term well-being in community settings.

Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Community Psychiatry
Social Work

Background:

Increasing deinstitutionalization of individuals with intellectual disabilities from mental hospitals.
Challenges in providing fragmented and uncoordinated community-based services.
Identified needs for comprehensive support systems for community living.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight essential services required for successful community integration of deinstitutionalized patients.
To emphasize the importance of coordinated care and accountability in community mental health services.

Main Methods:

Review of research and practical experiences in community care for mentally handicapped individuals.
Analysis of demonstration projects showcasing successful community maintenance.
Identification of critical service components and organizational structures.

Main Results:

Patients with intellectual disabilities can be successfully maintained in community settings.
Fragmented and limited services pose significant barriers to community living.
Demonstrated success in various community settings with appropriate support.

Conclusions:

Coordinated services are crucial for the successful community placement of mentally handicapped patients.
Establishing fixed responsibility for each individual's care is essential for continuity and effectiveness.
Integrated support systems enhance the ability of individuals with intellectual disabilities to thrive in the community.

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Residential Client Care

The Aftermaths Of Deinstitutionalization: Problmes And Solutions