Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
The Maine and Vermont three-decade studies of serious mental illness. II. Longitudinal course comparisons. |
| Authors: |
DeSisto, M (AUTHOR), Harding, C M (AUTHOR), McCormick, R V (AUTHOR), Ashikaga, T (AUTHOR), Brooks, G W (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
British Journal of Psychiatry. Sep95, Vol. 167, p338-342. 5p. |
| Abstract: |
Background: This paper supplements the cross-sectional outcome comparisons of the companion paper by providing a brief account of the longitudinal courses of the Maine and Vermont samples across several outcome domains.Method: A Life Chart method was used to document changes in individual lives over the domains of residence, work, income source, and use of community resources over a 20-year period. Reliability studies between states were conducted.Results: Throughout much of the period, more Vermont subjects lived independently, were working, and were less likely to use community resources compared to Maine subjects.Conclusions: Differences in both policies and programmes contributed to course differences between the groups. System characteristics that may lead to better outcomes are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
