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Self-neglect

P F Roe

    Age and Ageing
    |August 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Patients with severe self-neglect often experience a good quality of life during hospitalization, contrary to prior research. Most patients were discharged home, indicating potential for effective community-based care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Psychiatry
    • Social Work

    Background:

    • Gross self-neglect is a complex condition often associated with poor health outcomes and reduced quality of life.
    • Previous studies have frequently depicted individuals with self-neglect as experiencing significant functional decline and distress.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the quality of life and discharge outcomes for patients presenting with gross self-neglect.
    • To compare current findings with existing literature on self-neglect.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series analysis of twenty-five patients diagnosed with gross self-neglect.
    • Assessment of patient well-being and quality of life during inpatient stay.
    • Documentation of discharge destinations and disposition.

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    Main Results:

    • The majority of the twenty-five patients studied were discharged to their homes.
    • During their hospital stay, patients generally exhibited a good quality of life.
    • These observations contrast with the typically negative prognoses reported in previous literature.

    Conclusions:

    • Patients with gross self-neglect may not uniformly experience a poor quality of life during hospitalization.
    • Discharge to home appears to be a feasible outcome for a significant proportion of these patients.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the factors contributing to positive outcomes in this population.