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From hospital to community: a system changes.

C M Smith

    Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
    |March 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Saskatchewan transformed its mental health care system, drastically reducing institutionalization rates over 15-20 years. This shift involved closing one hospital and downsizing another, marking a significant public health achievement.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Psychiatric Care
    • Health System Transformation

    Background:

    • Saskatchewan's mental health care system has a long history.
    • Recent decades (15-20 years) show significant advancements.
    • The province previously had one of the highest institutionalization rates globally.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document the transformation of Saskatchewan's mental health care.
    • To analyze the changes from high institutionalization to low.
    • To provide a 1979 perspective on the psychiatric program.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical account of changes in mental health services.
    • Analysis of institutionalization rates.
    • Qualitative description of service evolution and associated stresses.

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    Main Results:

    • Saskatchewan transitioned from one of the world's highest mental institutionalization rates to one of the lowest.
    • One provincial mental hospital was phased out.
    • A second mental hospital was significantly reduced in capacity.

    Conclusions:

    • The transformation represents a major shift in mental health service delivery in Saskatchewan.
    • The process involved significant systemic changes and generated considerable stress.
    • A 1979 outlook on the psychiatric program is presented, reflecting these developments.