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Why we must break down the resistance.

J Goodridge

    Health and Social Service Journal
    |February 18, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Mental hospitals face challenges adapting from custodial care to modern treatment demands. This transition requires significant changes in infrastructure and approach.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • The deinstitutionalization movement shifted mental healthcare from long-term custodial care in hospitals to community-based services.
    • This transition necessitates a re-evaluation of the role and capabilities of remaining mental hospitals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the preparedness of mental hospitals for the evolving demands of psychiatric care.
    • To identify potential barriers hindering the shift from custodial to therapeutic models in inpatient settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of hospital policies and procedures.
    • Interviews with healthcare professionals and administrators in psychiatric facilities.

    Main Results:

    • Significant reservations exist regarding the capacity of mental hospitals to meet new treatment standards.
    • Existing infrastructure and staff training may not adequately support a therapeutic environment.

    Conclusions:

    • Mental hospitals may struggle to adapt to the paradigm shift away from custodial care.
    • Urgent strategic planning and resource allocation are needed to facilitate this transition effectively.

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