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Creative alternatives in mental health.

W C Shepard1

  • 1Creative Alternatives, Baltimore, MD, USA.

Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|June 7, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Budget cuts create significant barriers to healthcare access for all patients. A demonstration program aims to support community integration for individuals released from state hospitals, addressing basic needs and beyond.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Public Health Policy
  • Social Determinants of Health

Background:

  • Universal budget cuts pose challenges to patient care access.
  • State hospital deinstitutionalization has left many patients without adequate support systems.
  • Lack of basic necessities hinders community integration for vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a demonstration program designed to support individuals transitioning from state hospitals.
  • To assess the program's effectiveness in providing comprehensive care beyond basic needs.
  • To understand the impact of the program on community integration for deinstitutionalized patients.

Main Methods:

  • A demonstration program was implemented to provide support services.
  • Services extended beyond basic necessities to facilitate community integration.
  • Patient outcomes related to community integration were monitored.

Main Results:

  • The demonstration program provided essential support to patients released from state hospitals.
  • The program successfully addressed needs beyond the basics, aiding community reintegration.
  • Participants showed improved integration into the community.

Conclusions:

  • Demonstration programs can effectively support deinstitutionalized patients.
  • Comprehensive care, extending beyond basic needs, is crucial for successful community integration.
  • Policy and funding are essential to sustain such programs for vulnerable patient populations.

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