scholarly journals Time of Day Influences Nonattendance at Urgent Short-Term Mental Health Unit in Victoria, British Columbia

2003 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 342-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rivian Weinerman ◽  
VI Glossop ◽  
Randy Wong ◽  
Lara Robinson ◽  
Karen White ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Process Variables ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Patient Profile ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
And Control ◽  
Mental Health Unit ◽  
First Time

Objectives: To identify the patient profile of first-time no-shows (FTNS) and to examine which process variables predict FTNS. Method: We developed a questionnaire exploring variables that might impact attendance. Of 779 referrals over 9 months, all FTNS ( n = 60) and a sample of randomly selected control subjects ( n = 60) completed the questionnaire. Results: The FTNS rate was 7.7%. A set of 10 variables predicted FTNS at 80% accuracy. Most significant was our finding that “time of day of first appointment” showed a novel and practical difference between FTNS and control subjects. Patients were 3.6 times more likely to show for first appointments scheduled in the afternoon. Conclusions: Simply making first appointments in the afternoon could significantly decrease FTNS incidence.

Descriptive study of the first consultations in a mental health unit

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S700-S700
Author(s):  
E. Bobadilla ◽  
C. Quiroga
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Psychiatric Hospitalization ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Psychiatric History ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Patient Profile ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Mental Health Unit ◽  
Improve Service Delivery

The profile of patients cared for in a mental health unit is diverse. However, there are recurring features. In this study, a total of 100 patients were evaluated for 2 months. This study describes the socio-demographic aspects, the reason for the consultation, the psychiatric history, the diagnoses, the previous treatments and the presence of previous admissions in a psychiatric hospitalization unit. Knowledge of the patient profile will improve service delivery.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

A Mental Health Unit for the Deaf. The Spanish Experience

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
J. Muñoz ◽  
A. Garcia ◽  
F. Ferre
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
List Type ◽  
Type Number ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Mental Health Unit

In 2002 the first spanish mental health unit for the Deaf was set up at the Gregorio Marañón Hospital in Madrid.From this moment that unit has seen more than 400 profoundly deaf patients which means more than 6500 consultations.Only 3 professionals works in the unit. a psychologist, a social worker and a part time psychiatrist.We have 3 principal goals in our presentation:1.First: Present the results of the unit. Number and kind of patients, disorders and treatments.2.Second: Explain how difficult is to set up this kind of spcialized units in a big general hospital.3.Third: Prsent our plans to improve our unit in the short term.

Descriptive Study of Adjustment Disorders in a Mental Health Unit.

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S607-S607
Author(s):  
L. González ◽  
B. Pecino ◽  
C. Gomez ◽  
M. Anibarro ◽  
C. Ortigosa
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Care Physician ◽  
Psychiatric Evaluation ◽  
Adjustment Disorders ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Social Difficulties ◽  
Current Employment Status ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Mental Health Unit

IntroductionAdjustment disorders are a common psychiatric disorder in primary care and mental health units, with point prevalence estimates ranging from 0.9% to 2.3%. These disorders have been recently defined as a stress response syndrome in the fifth edition of the DSM, causing emotional and social difficulties and also a large economic burden on society.ObjectivesThe aim of this descriptional study was to analyse the socio-demographic characteristics and treatment of the patients diagnosed with adjustment disorders in the first visit in a mental health unit.MethodsThe study sample consisted of 128 patients admitted for a psychiatric consultation in a mental health unit in Alicante (Spain) from their primary care physician, between February and July 2016. Variables of gender, age, current employment status, diagnosis and treatment were measured. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software.ResultsThe data from 31 patients who were diagnosed with adjustment disorders meant a 24% of the sample. The median age was 47 years old in the adjustment disorders group. Among those with adjustment disorders, 61% were women, and 52% of them were unemployed. Almost 60% of them had at least one pychotropic prescription and only 22% were derived to psychology.ConclusionsAdjustment disorders are considered as an intermediate category between no mental disorder and affective disorders. Most authors recommend to start with a psychotherapeutic intervention. Despite starting with medication has not proved effectiveness in the studies, most of the patients had at least one psychotropic prescription before the psychiatric evaluation.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Prevalence of housing needs among inpatients: a 1 year audit of housing needs in the acute mental health unit in Tallaght Hospital

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Cowman ◽  
P. Whitty
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychiatric Hospitals ◽  
Numerical Data ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Psychiatric Unit ◽  
Nursing Managers ◽  
Housing Needs ◽  
Delayed Discharges ◽  
Number Of Discharges ◽  
Mental Health Unit

ObjectiveThere is a dearth of information relating to the prevalence of housing needs among psychiatric in-patients in Ireland. Most of the information we have to date emerged as a result of attempts to plan for the closure of old psychiatric hospitals and inappropriate community residences. This study sought to identify the prevalence of housing needs among in-patients in the acute psychiatric unit in Tallaght Hospital.MethodsEach week, over a 12-month period, nursing managers and/or key nurses who knew the patients well were asked for numerical data. Information was collected on the numbers of in-patients with accommodation needs, number of delayed discharges due to accommodation needs and number of discharges to homeless accommodation in the previous week.ResultsOn average, 38% of in-patients had accommodation related needs at any one time. Most (98%) of delayed discharges had accommodation related needs. Delayed discharge in-patients with accommodation needs accounted for 28% of all inpatients and for 72% of all inpatients with accommodation related needs.ConclusionsAccommodation need among psychiatric in-patients is underreported. Housing need data should be routinely collected and effective interagency strategies developed to address housing needs.

scholarly journals The application of mental health legislation in younger children

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 302-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Thomas ◽  
Barry Chipchase ◽  
Lisa Rippon ◽  
Paul McArdle
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Child ◽  
Legal Issues ◽  
Legal Authority ◽  
Challenging Behaviour ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
History Of ◽  
Health Legislation ◽  
Mental Health Unit

SummaryWe review a case history of a young child who was admitted to an in-patient mental health unit due to extremely challenging behaviour and review the legal issues that had to be considered in ensuring that there was appropriate legal authority for the child's admission and treatment. In this particular case, the patient was detained for assessment under section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983. This case demonstrates that all clinicians working in this area require a good understanding of the law in relation to treatment of children with mental disorder, which is extremely complex.

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