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Psychiatric day programs: a descriptive analysis.

M S Edwards
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Partial hospitalization programs evolved as a result of a variety of financial, social and therapeutic circumstances. At present, these programs can take one of several different forms. Of these, the most common ones are the three day programs--day hospital, day treatment, and day care. In theory, each of the three would serve a distinct population, have a clearly defined structure, and be administered in a predictable manner. This article contrasts theory with practice and makes an analysis of the actual and potential effectiveness such as demographics and economics are presented. Recommendations for the present and future follow from projected long range shifts and trends.

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Community Mental Health ServicesDay Care, MedicalDeinstitutionalizationEvaluation Studies as TopicHumansMental DisordersSchizophreniaUnited StatesJournal Article

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M S Edwards. 1982. Psychiatric day programs: a descriptive analysis.. https://doi.org/10.3928/0279-3695-19820901-04

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