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Long term secure care in Tasmania.

S A Pridmore1, I H Jones

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Tasmania, Hobart.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|September 1, 1992
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Tasmania requires a minimum of 4.6 long term secure beds per 100,000 population. Patients not discharged were older, male, and more likely to have schizophrenia.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Secure ward beds provide essential long-term care for patients with complex mental health needs.
  • Understanding the demand and patient characteristics is crucial for effective resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the requirement for long-term (over 28 days) secure ward beds in Tasmania.
  • To characterize the demographic and clinical profiles of patients utilizing these beds.

Main Methods:

  • A complete enumeration of long-term secure ward bed usage was conducted over an 18-month period in Tasmania.
  • Patient data was collected to identify characteristics of those using secure care.

Main Results:

  • An average of 3.6 long-term secure beds were utilized per 100,000 general population.

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  • Patients remaining in care were older, predominantly male, had longer psychiatric hospitalization histories, and a higher likelihood of schizophrenia.
  • The study population consisted exclusively of white Australians.

    • Conclusions:

    • A minimum of 4.6 long-term secure beds per 100,000 population is recommended for planning purposes.
    • Aboriginal individuals and those from non-English speaking backgrounds were not overrepresented in long-term secure care.
    • Distinct patient groups with differing prognoses were identified, necessitating further research into optimal management strategies.