title: [Group homes for the mentally ill I. A description of access and residents].
abstract: In a cross-sectional study, we assessed social and psychiatric characteristics of 71 residents in the group home programme for the mentally ill in Copenhagen. The majority suffered from long-term functional or organic psychosis, dominated by anxiety and residual symptoms of schizophrenia. Social functioning was impaired to a moderate degree. Emotional and social support were among the main functions of the staff. More than 60% regarded the group home as a temporary residence, but the length of stay varied between a few months and 5.7 years. All residents were treated in the local outpatient psychiatric service. This type of housing support should be regarded as an important part of a comprehensive community care service.
authors.affiliation: H:S psykiatrisk afdeling E, Bispebjerg Hospital.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Middelboe
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Maarbjerg
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Hemmingsen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003718:Denmark; D005260:Female; D016352:Group Homes; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D000078329:Workforce