Author:
Priebe Stefan,Jones Gemma,McCabe Rosemarie,Briscoe Jane,Wright Donna,Sleed Michelle,Beecham Jennifer
Abstract
BackgroundData on effectiveness of acute day hospital treatment for psychiatric illness are inconsistent.AimsTo establish the effectiveness and costs of care in a day hospital providing acute treatment exclusively.MethodIn a randomised controlled trial, 206 voluntarily admitted patients were allocated to either day hospital treatment or conventional wards. Psychopathology, treatment satisfaction and subjective quality of life at discharge, 3 months and 12 months after discharge, readmissions to acute psychiatric treatment within 3 and 12 months, and costs in the index treatment period were taken as outcome criteria.ResultsDay hospital patients showed significantly more favourable changes in psychopathology at discharge but not at follow-up. They also reported higher treatment satisfaction at discharge and after 3 months, but not after 12 months. There were no significant differences in subjective quality of life or in readmissions during follow-up. Mean total support costs were higher for the day hospital group.ConclusionsDay hospital treatment for voluntary psychiatric patients in an inner-city area appears more effective in terms of reducing psychopathology in the short term and generates greater patient satisfaction than conventional in-patient care, but may be more costly.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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