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An assessment of a continuing care program.

W L Marion, D A Grabski

    Hospital & Community Psychiatry
    |June 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    A 1977 survey of Kern County mental health residents in care homes found most patients capable of self-care and satisfied with services. Key issues identified were finances and limited outside activities, highlighting the need for consumer feedback in mental health planning.

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    Area of Science:

    • Mental Health Services
    • Healthcare Management
    • Community Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Group and family care homes are crucial for community mental health support.
    • Assessing patient skills and satisfaction is vital for service improvement.
    • Kern County Mental Health Services initiated a study in 1977 to evaluate these aspects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To gather insights from residents and operators on improving care home services.
    • To evaluate the self-care capabilities and skill levels of patients in these homes.
    • To understand patient and operator perspectives on the quality of care.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted in mid-1977 involving residents and operators of group and family care homes.
    • Interviews were conducted with 139 former patients and 26 care home operators.
    • Data collected focused on patient skills, self-care abilities, and overall satisfaction.

    Main Results:

    • The majority of surveyed patients demonstrated capability for self-care and exhibited few overt behavioral issues.
    • Most patients reported satisfaction with their care home environment.
    • Both patients and operators identified financial concerns and a lack of organized outside activities as areas for improvement.

    Conclusions:

    • Patient satisfaction assessments are essential components of effective mental health service planning.
    • Addressing financial and recreational needs can enhance the quality of life for residents in care homes.
    • The study underscores the importance of incorporating consumer perspectives into the development of community-based mental health services.

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