The challenge of partial hospitalization in the 1990s.
Psychiatric partial hospitalization has existed in the shadows of both traditional inpatient hospitalization and outpatient therapies. Despite documented effectiveness, the modality has only recently received increased attention and growth, both driven by concerns about the costs of mental healthcare. This paper reviews historical factors affecting the use of this treatment setting, outcome research in the field, and anticipated future growth trends.
Cuyler
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St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, TX.
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