Two-Year Longitudinal Study of Former Bryce Patients

摘要

The consequences of release from the state psychiatric hospital for patients who had spent a considerable part of their life in an institution was analyzed. Conclusions demonstrated that ex-patients were generally able to stay out of the hospital and the recidivism rate was low, thus they were not consistent with the revolving door phenomena. While these ex-patients were infrequently returning to the hospital, they often were continuing to experience psychiatric symptoms and a poor level of functioning. It appeared that a substantial need existed for continuing treatment and these ex-patients were infrequently entering the system of community services. There was substantial evidence pointing to the need for outreach and case identification programs in the community to increase utilization of services.