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Deinstitutionalisation for long-term mental illness: an ethnographic study.

L Newton1, A Rosen, C Tennant

  • 1Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|July 6, 2000
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Deinstitutionalisation of seriously mentally ill individuals enhances their quality of life, with most preferring community living. Properly planned services are key to successful community integration and improved well-being for this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Mental Health Research
  • Sociology
  • Health Policy Evaluation

Background:

  • Deinstitutionalisation of individuals with serious mental illness has been a global trend since the mid-20th century.
  • Evaluating the impact of deinstitutionalisation on individuals' lives is crucial for effective health policy.
  • Multifaceted research approaches are increasingly recognised as essential for comprehensive health studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effects of deinstitutionalisation on the lives of seriously mentally ill individuals.
  • To complement clinical and economic data with qualitative insights.
  • To assess the acceptability and effectiveness of deinstitutionalisation policies.

Main Methods:

  • An ethnographic approach was employed, utilising participant observation over 2.5 years.

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  • Contextual, qualitative data were gathered from 47 hospital residents during their transition to community living.
  • Qualitative data were collected, stored, and analysed independently from quantitative and economic data.

    • Main Results:

    • Ethnographic findings largely corroborated clinical results.
    • Forty out of 47 patients transferred to the community continued to live outside hospital, all expressing a preference for community living.
    • Freedom and personal liberties were identified as significant factors supporting resilience and creative coping during challenging periods.

    Conclusions:

    • Well-planned and adequately resourced deinstitutionalisation successfully maintains individuals with prolonged mental illness in the community.
    • Deinstitutionalisation, when properly implemented, enhances the quality of life for individuals with serious mental illness.
    • Qualitative data on personal experiences enriches quantitative findings, providing deeper understanding of health policy implications.