title: [Group homes for the mentally ill II. Resident satisfaction and experience of support].
abstract: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate aspects of user satisfaction and subjective change in functional status of 71 long-term mentally ill group home residents in Copenhagen. Satisfaction rate varied between 52 and 89%, and though distress caused by fellow residents was seen in 76%, around 80% also experienced some degree of reciprocal supportive relationship with the others. More than half of the residents would prefer to live alone, with a partner or a friend. General life satisfaction was improved in 72%, and improved status within various life domains was reported in 32-78%. The group homes represent a large potential for improving functional status in the severely mentally ill.
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
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* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires