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Mental illness in nursing homes.

G Strahan1, B J Burns

  • 1Duke University Medical Center.

Vital and Health Statistics. Series 13, Data From the National Health Survey
|February 1, 1991
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Nursing home residents with mental illness are analyzed by demographics, care needs, and admission reasons. This 1985 National Nursing Home Survey data highlights characteristics of this vulnerable population.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry
  • Healthcare Statistics

Background:

  • A significant portion of nursing home residents have mental illness conditions.
  • Understanding the characteristics of this population is crucial for targeted care.
  • Previous data on this subgroup is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present statistics on nursing home residents with mental illness.
  • To analyze demographic and facility characteristics of this resident subgroup.
  • To compare residents with and without mental disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 1985 National Nursing Home Survey.
  • Analyzed residents with at least one mental illness condition.
  • Examined data by length of stay, payment source, functional dependencies, prior living arrangements, and admission reasons.

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Main Results:

  • Detailed statistics on nursing home residents with mental illness are presented.
  • Data includes breakdowns by demographics, length of stay, payment sources, ADL dependencies, and admission reasons.
  • Comparisons are drawn between residents with and without mental disorders.

Conclusions:

  • The 1985 National Nursing Home Survey provides a statistical overview of residents with mental illness.
  • Findings offer insights into the characteristics and care needs of this population.
  • Data supports understanding the landscape of mental health in long-term care settings.