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Factors associated with length of admission at a medium secure forensic psychiatric unit.
- Source :
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Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology . Aug2011, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p496-512. 17p. 4 Charts, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- There is an increasing trend for patients detained in medium secure units (MSUs) to stay for longer than 2 years. Little information is currently available on factors which determine prolonged stay. The study aimed to identify characteristics associated with prolonged length of stay in a MSU in East London. Stay for more than 2 years was associated with diagnosis of psychotic disorder, multiple previous admissions, detention under a hospital order, being on a restriction order, and a history of moderately violent offending. Factors indicating risk of future violence were not found to be associated with length of admission. Beds in this MSU were blocked by a cohort of patients with specific clinical characteristics and needs, indicating that reconfiguration of services is required to provide rehabilitation at lower levels of security. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14789949
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 65216867
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14789949.2011.594902