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Disturbed wards--do we need them?

S S Wiltshire, S B Kreinbrook

    Journal of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health Services
    |September 1, 1975
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    Patient transfer to a geographical unit system improved behavior in a psychiatric facility. Changes in staff and patient expectations were key factors in this positive outcome.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatric care
    • Mental health services

    Background:

    • Continued care psychiatric facilities house long-term patients.
    • Patient transfer can impact mental health outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of transferring psychiatric patients to a new ward system.
    • To identify factors contributing to patient improvement post-transfer.

    Main Methods:

    • Study involved 43 female residents of a state psychiatric facility.
    • Patients were transferred from a highly disturbed ward to a geographical unit ward.
    • Outcomes were assessed one year after the transfer.

    Main Results:

    • 38 out of 43 patients showed improvement.
    • Behavioral symptomatology saw particular improvement.

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  • Changes in perceived expectations by patients and staff correlated with positive outcomes.

    • Conclusions:

    • Geographical unit ward systems may improve patient behavior.
    • Altered staff and patient expectations are crucial for positive psychiatric care outcomes.
    • This model offers a potential strategy for enhancing care in long-term psychiatric facilities.