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[Psychiatric hospital. The years 1935-1945. A computerized study]
Annales Medico-Psychologiques
|June 1, 1991
Summary
This study analyzed psychiatric hospital patient records over 11 years, finding most patients became institutionalized, with a high prevalence of psychosis. Factors like age and rural environment helped some elderly patients remain at home.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Medical History
Context:
- Analysis of 11-year psychiatric hospital patient files.
- Focus on patient characteristics and diagnoses during the study period.
Purpose:
- To understand patient evolution and long-term outcomes in psychiatric care.
- To examine the prevalence of specific diagnoses, particularly psychosis.
- To identify factors influencing institutionalization versus community living.
Summary:
- The study observed a significant trend of institutionalization among psychiatric patients.
- A high percentage of patients diagnosed with psychosis were noted.
- Conversely, factors such as age and rural setting facilitated community living for some elderly individuals, preventing institutionalization.
Impact:
- Highlights the long-term trajectory of psychiatric care and patient outcomes.
- Provides insights into diagnostic prevalence and the factors influencing institutionalization.
- Informs understanding of community support systems for elderly individuals with psychiatric conditions.