Aftercare service for PPID cases

2015 ◽  
Vol 177 (4) ◽  
pp. 106.4-106
Keyword(s):  
Aftercare Service

scholarly journals The Impact of a Reentry and Aftercare Program on Recidivism

2020 ◽  
pp. 003464462097393
Author(s):  
Colin Cannonier ◽  
Monica Galloway Burke ◽  
Ed Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Sample Selection ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Social Program ◽  
Recidivism Rates ◽  
Criminal Justice Reform ◽  
Heterogeneous Effects ◽  
Need To Evaluate ◽  
Reducing Recidivism ◽  
Aftercare Service ◽  
The Impact

In this article, we explore the impact of a reentry and aftercare service program on the likelihood of returning to prison by ex-offenders. Using administrative data within a difference-in-differences design, we find that this social program is associated with a reduction in recidivism rates. Benchmark estimates show that the program was associated with estimated reductions in the probability of recidivating of 6.0 to 8.7 percentage points. The estimate appears to be economically significant as it implies an estimated treated effect in the 15.8% to 19.2% range. We consider the heterogeneous effects of the program on reducing recidivism according to race, age group, and program type. The program helped to reduce recidivism among Whites but not Blacks; older participants were the main beneficiaries while the effectiveness of the program was observed among older participants. Back-of-the-envelope cost-savings analysis is incorporated to estimate the potential savings to the state arising from the reduction in recidivism rates likely attributable to the program. The findings are robust to sample selection bias, alternative specifications, and estimation techniques. Our results offer some implications for the role of faith-based social programs within the context of criminal justice reform to combat reentry of former inmates. They also provide a cautionary tale about the need to evaluate programs not just based on their overall effect.

scholarly journals Aftercare service development for children in residential treatment

1989 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil B. Guterman ◽  
Vanessa G. Hodges ◽  
Betty J. Blythe ◽  
Denise E. Bronson
Keyword(s):  
Residential Treatment ◽  
Service Development ◽  
Aftercare Service

Clinical Usefulness of an Aftercare Worker for Psychotic Patients Discharged from Half-way Houses in Hong Kong

1996 ◽  
Vol 168 (6) ◽  
pp. 757-761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ki-Yan Mak ◽  
Lyn Gow
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Mental Status ◽  
Matched Control ◽  
Clinical Usefulness ◽  
Economic Viability ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Matched Control Group ◽  
Aftercare Service ◽  
Experimental Group

BackgroundThe aim was to assess the clinical usefulness and economic viability of an aftercare worker for psychotic patients discharged from half-way houses in Hong Kong.MethodA sample of 32 chronic psychotic patients was provided with a full-time aftercare worker. A matched control group received no such service.ResultsThe experimental group was found to have greater and better employment prospects, better mental status with less hospitalisation and less law-breaking behaviour than the control group. Some of these benefits were converted into economic terms and the tangible costs incurred in the project were calculated.ConclusionsThe provision of an aftercare service is clinically useful and economically viable.

FC22-05 - Effectiveness of a home aftercare service for patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder: A 12-month randomized controlled study

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1938-1938
Author(s):  
V. Sharifi ◽  
M. Tehranidoost ◽  
M. Yunesian ◽  
H. Amini ◽  
M. Mohammadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Revolving Door ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Care Group ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Monthly Basis ◽  
Treatment As Usual ◽  
Aftercare Service

IntroductionThe revolving door phenomenon of hospitalization and relapse is very common among psychiatric patients in Iran.ObjectiveTo examine the effectiveness of a home aftercare service for patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders.MethodsPatients admitted to Roozbeh hospital (Tehran, Iran) were consecutively enrolled and were randomized into the home aftercare service and the treatment-as-usual groups. In the home aftercare group, multidisciplinary teams made home visits on a monthly basis that provided education and treatment. The treatment-as-usual group received the existing services. All patients were followed one year after discharge in 4-month intervals in which data about rehospitalisations, symptoms, functioning, quality of life, and service satisfaction were obtained.ResultsA total of 130 patients were enrolled (70 with bipolar disorder and 60 with schizophrenia) and were randomized to receive either home aftercare (66) or treatment-as usual (64). Home aftercare led to greater reduction in mean rehospitalization rate in the follow-up (0.4 in home care vs 0.07 in TAU, p = 0.011). Moreover, patients in the home care group had more improvement in psychotic symptoms (p = 0.003), depressive symptoms (p = 0.003), and clinical global impression of illness severity (p = 0.008), as well as greater patient satisfaction with the service (p < 0.001). In multiple regression analysis, home aftercare and bipolar diagnosis were associated with less rehopsitalization.ConclusionsHome aftercare is an effective service for patients with severe mental disorders after being discharged from the hospital. Its implementation in aftercare services is suggested.

Community Psychiatric Nurse Teams: Intensive Support Versus Generic Care

1994 ◽  
Vol 165 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matt Muijen ◽  
Margaret Cooney ◽  
Geraldine Strathdee ◽  
Ray Bell ◽  
Annette Hudson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Community Resources ◽  
Psychiatric Nurse ◽  
Process Of Care ◽  
Community Psychiatric ◽  
Aftercare Service

Background.This study evaluated whether a community psychiatric nurse (CPN) team providing a comprehensive aftercare service, using a case management approach, improves psychopathology and social functioning of the long-term mentally ill, and reduces hospital use compared with a generic CPN team.Method.Patients suffering from severe and persistent mental health problems were randomised to intensive aftercare or generic care after referral to the CPN manager. Each group contained 41 patients who were assessed at baseline and at 6, 12 and 18 months by an independent research psychologist. Outcome measures included the GAS, PSE, SAS, patient and relatives' satisfaction, number of admissions, and length of stay.Results.No difference between the groups was found on any of the outcome measures, despite the much higher number of contacts of the intensive (n = 52) versus generic CPNs (n = 13) and the much greater range of interventions.Conclusions.Intensive aftercare for people with persistent mental health problems was not found to be of greater benefit than generic CPN care. Many factors need to be considered for aftercare to be effective, including community resources, process of care, and staff training.

Are we doing enough to enhance attendance to aftercare? Service users’ evaluation of a group relapse prevention programme for alcohol dependence

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-11
Author(s):  
Indiresh Anand ◽  
Avril Smith ◽  
Kelly-Jo Charge ◽  
Christos Kouimtsidis
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Dependence ◽  
Relapse Prevention ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Programme Implementation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Aftercare Services ◽  
Aftercare Service ◽  
Group Programme ◽  
Drug And Alcohol

Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to evaluate and improve the quality of the aftercare services we provide for alcohol dependence. This presentation discusses the patient satisfaction of the Relapse Prevention Group. Design/methodology/approach – This was a prospective service users' satisfaction survey of those who attended the relapse prevention group programme at the Community Drug and Alcohol Team for the first 11 months of programme implementation. Findings – In all, 33 out of 36 people participated in the evaluation. The overall results were positive for the whole programme and people felt that the programme helped them in their recovery. Originality/value – Monitoring of service users’ satisfaction with aftercare services could provide insight into the barriers compromising engagement.

scholarly journals Client satisfaction and experience of home use of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion up to 10 weeks’ gestation at British Pregnancy Advisory Service: a cross-sectional evaluation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marielle Meurice ◽  
Katherine Whitehouse ◽  
Rebecca Blaylock ◽  
Jenny Chang ◽  
Patricia Lohr
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Provider ◽  
Pain Control ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Medical Abortion ◽  
Web Survey ◽  
Client Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Advisory Service ◽  
Aftercare Service

Objective: Evaluate satisfaction and experience with telemedicine and home use of mifepristone and misoprostol for abortion to 10 weeks’ gestation. Design: Cross-sectional evaluation. Setting: British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) clinics in England and Wales. Population: 1,144 clients who used mifepristone and misoprostol at home from 11 May to 10 July 2020. Methods: We sent a text message with a link to a web-survey 2-3 weeks after treatment. Questions evaluated satisfaction and experiences, including telephone consultations and provision of medicines by post or collection from clinic. We used bivariate and multivariate regression to explore associations between client characteristics and outcomes. Main Outcome Measures: Overall satisfaction (5-point Likert scale) and reported contact with a healthcare provider (HCP). Results: Respondents primarily described home use of medications as ‘straightforward’ (75.8%) and most were ‘very satisfied’ (78.3%) or ‘satisfied’ (18.6%) with their overall experience. Being ‘very satisfied’ was associated with parity (aOR 1.53, 95% CI 1.09-2.14) and pain control satisfaction (aOR 2.22, 95% CI 1.44-3.44). HCP contact was reported by 14.7%; mainly to BPAS’ telephone aftercare service (76.8%). Dissatisfaction with pain control (aOR 3.62 95% CI 1.79-7.29) and waiting >1 week to use mifepristone (aOR3.71, 95% CI 1.48-9.28) were associated with HCP contact. If needed in future, most (77.8%) would prefer home use of mifepristone and misoprostol and pills by post (68.9%). Conclusions: Satisfaction with home use of mifepristone and misoprostol is high. Most clients do not need HCP support during or after home use, but aftercare should be available.

Early Rehospitalization

1991 ◽  
Vol 36 (10) ◽  
pp. 743-745 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Boydell Katherine ◽  
A. Malcolmson Samuel ◽  
Kate Sikerbol
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Hospital ◽  
Discharge Planning ◽  
Policy Planning ◽  
Community Agency ◽  
Process And Outcome ◽  
Treatment Research ◽  
Aftercare Service ◽  
Research And Policy

The process and outcome of discharge planning were examined at a large provincial psychiatric hospital. Two hundred patients were studied to determine whether or not they received services from the agencies to which they were referred after discharge. In addition, patients who were rehospitalized within three months of discharge were identified in order to determine whether they differed from the rest of the cohort. Eighty-three percent of the patients for whom referrals were made sought help from at least one aftercare service or community agency, suggesting that there is considerably more aftercare in the community than has previously been documented. The implications of these findings for treatment, research and policy planning are discussed.

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