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1Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, UK. aarti.daya@hertspartsft.nhs.uk
Abstract:
This audit explores readmissions into inpatient services for adults with intellectual disabilities, using two case studies. Thirteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals, to gain a multidisciplinary perspective, between February and March 2010, and analysed using thematic analysis. The main themes found in case study 1 were: narrow focus, environment, communication, early discharge, and deterioration. The main themes found in case study 2 were: deterioration, communication, discharge too soon, and environment. The aims of the audit were to contribute to good practice and provide a better understanding of readmission within our services.
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