title: Early experience in the establishment of an integrated psychiatric day hospital.
abstract: This paper describes the development of a new day-care provision for psychiatric patients. A purpose-built psychiatric day hospital was established in 1986 at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Edinburgh. A description is given of the first two years of operation. The unit's aim, to integrate treatment of both long-term and acute patients, has been successfully maintained after two years. Patient progress was assessed using the Morningside Rehabilitation Status Scale (MRSS). A problem area identified was that of patients who would not engage with the day hospital.
authors: J G
authors: JG
authors: Strachan
authors: N A
authors: NA
authors: Stuckey
mesh_terms: D003631:Day Care, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012606:Scotland