The outcome of rough sleepers with mental health problems admitted to a psychiatric ward
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Aims and methodTo describe the outcome of rough sleepers admitted to an acute psychiatric ward; the professional most involved with the person was interviewed.ResultsEleven out of 12 people admitted with a psychosis were accommodated and in touch with mental health services at follow-up (median of 21 months) compared with two out of 10 people, admitted without a psychosis, accommodated and four out of 10 people in touch with mental health services.Clinical implicationsPsychiatric admission with good aftercare is worthwhile for rough sleepers with a psychosis, even if it requires involuntary admission.
2011 ◽
Vol 26
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pp. 208-214
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Vol 29
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pp. 230-237
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2014 ◽
Vol 18
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pp. 35-44
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