title: A study of variables associated with under-attendance at a psychiatric day centre.
abstract: This study examines the problems of client under-attendance at a psychiatric day centre. Demographic, psychiatric, psychometric and Semantic Differential measures were used. Several of these measures were significantly associated with under-attendance. Various methods are suggested for the identification of and reduction of the level of under-attendance.
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003631:Day Care, Medical / Q000523:psychology*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010352:Patient Dropouts / Q000523:psychology*; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012649:Self Concept; D014478:Unemployment