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Assessing the need for low secure care in Northern Ireland.
1Riverhouse Practice, HMP Maghaberry, 17 Old Road, Lisburn BT28 2PT.
The Ulster Medical Journal
|December 16, 2015
Summary
A study assessed the need for low secure care in Northern Ireland, finding 105 patients require this specialized psychiatric service. These findings aid in commissioning essential low secure mental health services.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The need for low secure care provision in Northern Ireland was previously unquantified.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the demand for low secure care services within Northern Ireland.
- To inform the commissioning of appropriate mental health facilities.
Main Methods:
- A survey of healthcare providers in Northern Ireland was performed.
- A standardized tool, based on Royal College of Psychiatrists Low Secure Network Standards, was utilized for patient assessment.
Main Results:
- 105 patients were identified as requiring low secure care.
- Of these, 93 patients were currently hospitalized within Northern Ireland.
- 12 patients were receiving care outside the region.
Conclusions:
- The estimated need for low secure care in Northern Ireland aligns with prior UK-wide assessments.
- Study data is valuable for the strategic planning and commissioning of low secure mental health services.