Hoefkens A, Allen D
Department of Clinical Psychology, Whitechurch Hospital, Cardiff, Wales.
J Ment Defic Res. 1990 Jun;34 ( Pt 3):213-28; discussion 229-35. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.1990.tb01532.x.
A descriptive evaluation is provided of a hospital-based unit for people with mental handicaps and challenging behaviours. The characteristics of clients admitted to the unit over a 15-month period are described, together with admission and discharge patterns, and treatment interventions undertaken. The progress of four clients is studied in detail via single-case studies. While reductions in levels of challenging behaviour occurred during admission, these changes were not generally maintained at follow-up. Implications for future service design are discussed.
本文对一家收治智障及具有挑战行为患者的医院科室进行了描述性评估。阐述了该科室在15个月期间收治患者的特征、入院及出院模式,以及所采取的治疗干预措施。通过单病例研究详细探讨了4名患者的进展情况。虽然在住院期间具有挑战行为的水平有所降低,但这些变化在随访时总体未得到维持。文中还讨论了对未来服务设计的启示。