A mixed-methods study exploring the characteristics and needs of long-stay patients in high and medium secure settings in England: implications for service organisation

A mixed-methods study exploring the characteristics and needs of long-stay patients in high and medium secure settings in England: implications for service organisation

Background: Forensic psychiatric services provide care for those with mental disorders and offending behaviour. Concerns have been expressed that patients may stay for too long in too high levels of security. The economic burden of these services is high, and they are highly restrictive for patients...

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Main Authors: Birgit Völlm, Rachel Edworthy, Jessica Holley, Emily Talbot, Shazmin Majid, Conor Duggan, Tim Weaver, Ruth McDonald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Institute for Health Research 2017-02-01
Series:Health Services and Delivery Research
Subjects:
forensic psychiatry
high secure
medium secure
long-stay
patient experience
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hsdr05110

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