Defining and measuring stabilization of patients during 4 years of intensive community support.
The first 4 years of an intensive community support program were evaluated in terms of key variables of patient stabilization. Patients (N = 196) had previously demonstrated an inability to manage themselves without repeated and/or lengthy hospitalizations. During program participation, there were significant reductions in hospital days and events (80%), jail incarcerations and charges, billings per patient, and stressful events. Patients reported increased satisfaction both with their lives and the program. The results support the value of continued multidimensional and multimethod examinations of patient stabilization.
Wright
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RG
Harborview Community Mental Health Center, Seattle, WA.
Heiman
J R
JR
Shupe
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Olvera
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010349:Patient Compliance; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011788:Quality of Life; D012926:Social Control, Formal