Factors predicting re-referral following crisis intervention for community-based persons with developmental disabilities and behavioral and psychiatric disorders.
Characteristics of 98 clients re-referred to receive services from a community-based crisis intervention program were compared to those of program clients who were served during the same 5.25-year period who were not referred. The majority of re-referrals occurred because of the same challenging behavior causing initial referral. Eight-eight percent of re-referral clients received the additional referral by 2 years after initial discharge. For persons under 30, nonfamily residence and initial diagnosis of self-injurious behavior were the strongest predictors. For those over 30, the most important factor was aggression. Recidivism following crisis intervention appears to be a complex function of client characteristics and community capabilities.
Shoham-Vardi
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Ben Gurion University, Negev.
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Cain
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Sloane-Reeves
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Giesow
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Quijano
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Houser
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D000328:Adult; D000374:Aggression; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D003419:Crisis Intervention; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012008:Recurrence; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012720:Severity of Illness Index