NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 6 results Save | Export
Who is at Risk? Adults with Intellectual Disability at Risk of Admission to Mental Health Inpatient Care
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Marianne Durand; Rajan Nathan; Sophie Holt; Sharleen Nall-Evans; Ceri Woodrow – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: NHS England's "Transforming Care" agenda aims to reduce the number of adults with intellectual disabilities and autistic adults in mental health hospitals. The aim was to understand the demographic and clinical characteristics of those most at risk of admission. Method: A cohort, retrospective study of adults using community…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Adults, Mental Health, Health Services
Psychiatric Inpatient Admissions and Discharges of People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Time Series Analysis of English National Data
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Langdon, Peter E.; Thompson, Paul A.; Shepstone, Lee; Perez-Olivas, Gisela; Melvin, Clare L.; Barnoux, Magali; Alexander, Regi; Roy, Ashok; Devapriam, John – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: We examined whether a series of variables were related to the number of psychiatric inpatients using publicly available data about English psychiatric bed utilisation and NHS workforce. Method: Using linear regression, with auto-regressive errors, we examined relationships between variables over time using data from December 2013 to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Psychiatric Hospitals, Psychiatry, Patients
Challenges and Facilitators during Transitions from Adolescent Medium Secure Units to Adult Services in England: Interviews with Mental Healthcare Professionals
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Maria Livanou; Sophie D'Souza; Rebecca Lane; Breanna La Plante; Swaran P. Singh – Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 2021
Young people moving from child and adolescent secure hospitals present with complex needs and vulnerabilities and are more likely to experience poor transition outcomes. Previous research has indicated the presence of several risk factors in periods of transition, such as poor liaison among services, lack of proper planning, shortage of beds in…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Health Services, Risk, Psychiatric Hospitals
Assessment and Treatment Units for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour in England: An Exploratory Survey
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Mackenzie-Davies, N.; Mansell, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2007
Background: Evaluative studies have shown that special units for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) who have challenging behaviour have advantages and disadvantages. There has been no survey of their number or characteristics for nearly 20 years. Methods: A questionnaire was sent to all National Health Service trusts that had ID inpatient…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Services, Mental Retardation, Questionnaires
A Prospective Multi-Centre Study of Admissions to Adolescent Inpatient Units.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Wrate, R. M.; And Others – Journal of Adolescence, 1994
Describes study examining admissions to adolescent psychiatry inpatient units. Seven diagnostic groups accounted for 90% of admissions. Treatment programs included external resources and agencies. 67 percent of admissions led to "completed treatment." Suggests type of diagnosis, not reliance upon elective admissions, reduced likelihood…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Counseling, Foreign Countries, Psychiatric Hospitals
Educational Needs in the Psychiatric Setting.
Sluckin, Andy; Hanna, Bob – Adults Learning (England), 1991
Case studies in Norwich, England, identified issues in the provision of adult education in psychiatric settings: differing definitions of the role of adult education; role conflict between adult educators and health professionals; and opposing beliefs about outsiders entering an institution. The cases also affirmed the therapeutic value of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Case Studies, Educational Needs