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    Br J Psychiatry. 1991 Jun;158:817-21.

    The nature and severity of disabilities in long-stay psychiatric in-patients in South Glamorgan.

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    Department of Psychiatry, Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff.

    Abstract

    Long-stay psychiatric in-patients in South Glamorgan were reviewed using the MRC Needs for Care assessment. The majority were middle aged or elderly and were severely disabled, with problems encompassing symptoms/behavioural difficulties, social skills, and physical health. In most, long-standing psychiatric illness was compounded by physical illness and cognitive deficits as age advanced, producing care needs that were greater than existing community services could meet.

    PMID:
    1678662
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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