One-year status of homeless mentally ill clients who completed a transitional residential program.
Of 228 homeless, severely persistently mentally ill clients admitted within a 5 1/2 year period to a transitional residential program, 179 (79%) remained in contact with staff for at least one year post-discharge. Housing was maintained by 141 (78%) of the clients for at least one year. Entitlements increased from admission, to discharge, to one year post-discharge. Clients maintaining contact for at least one year post-discharge were likely to have participated in two or more day treatment programs during residence. Success of the Program may be partly attributed to the staff's vigilance in maintaining post-discharge client contact.
Murray
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Saint Louis University School of Nursing, MO 63104, USA.
Baier
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North
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Lato
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Eskew
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D000328:Adult; D000359:Aftercare / Q000592:standards*; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003631:Day Care, Medical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004651:Employment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015146:Midwestern United States; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011632:Public Assistance / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012111:Residence Characteristics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012114:Residential Treatment / Q000592:standards*