Continuity of care between the psychiatric hospital and public schools

Seventy-five professionals from three psychiatric training hospitals were interviewed to ascertain their attitudes and stated practices concerning educational aftercare planning and implementation. Findings revealed that 75% of the professionals did not routinely contact the schools despite their acknowledgment of the school's potential for facilitating rehabilitation. Neither discipline nor hospital were related to attitudes or to reported behavior concerning the hospital's relationship with the school. Suggestions for improving the continuum of care are discussed.