The appropriate role for the state hospital

J R Belcher; B R DeForge

doi:10.1007/BF02790481

The appropriate role for the state hospital

J Ment Health Adm. 1997 Winter;24(1):64-71. doi: 10.1007/BF02790481.

Authors

J R Belcher¹, B R DeForge

Affiliation

¹ University of Maryland at Baltimore, School of Social Work 21201, USA.

PMID: 9033157
DOI: 10.1007/BF02790481

Abstract

This article explores the role of the state hospital in providing long-term care. It is argued that long-term care is an important part of a mental health system, specifically for people with severe mental illness. The state hospital can be made to function more efficiently and also provide needed long-term care.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Efficiency, Organizational
Health Facility Closure
Health Services Needs and Demand
Hospitals, Psychiatric / organization & administration*
Hospitals, State / organization & administration*
Humans
Long-Term Care / organization & administration*
Mental Disorders / therapy*
Role
Severity of Illness Index
United States