Waiting times at a high-security hospital - a survey of the process from referral to admission at Ashworth Hospital.
Saved in:
| Title: | Waiting times at a high-security hospital - a survey of the process from referral to admission at Ashworth Hospital. |
|---|---|
| Authors: | Völlm, BirgitA. (AUTHOR), Daley, Angela (AUTHOR), Silva, Ed (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology. Oct2009, Vol. 20 Issue 5, p702-716. 15p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs. |
| Subjects: | Hospitals, Forensic psychiatry, Personality disorders, Prognosis, Pathological psychology |
| Abstract: | Long waiting times are a major concern in many NHS settings and this is also the case in forensic services. Forensic psychiatric admissions tend to be lengthy, and progress through the system is slow. Yet, little research has been conducted exploring waiting times for admission to high-security care and factors contributing to delays in such admissions. Here we describe the progress of referrals to Ashworth Hospital over a two-year period, 2005 and 2006. Medical reports took an average of 41.3 days from referral. The average waiting time from referral to admission was 127.4 days, but 60% of cases were admitted within 22 weeks. Factors associated with delays in the process from referral to admission included diagnosis and place of referral. Those with personality disorders and those referred from prison encountered particular delays. Lateness of assessment reports had a knock-on effect on subsequent progression. Bed capacity had no significant effect on waiting times for admission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Copyright of Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) | |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
|
Full text is not displayed to guests.
Login for full access.
|
|
| Abstract: | Long waiting times are a major concern in many NHS settings and this is also the case in forensic services. Forensic psychiatric admissions tend to be lengthy, and progress through the system is slow. Yet, little research has been conducted exploring waiting times for admission to high-security care and factors contributing to delays in such admissions. Here we describe the progress of referrals to Ashworth Hospital over a two-year period, 2005 and 2006. Medical reports took an average of 41.3 days from referral. The average waiting time from referral to admission was 127.4 days, but 60% of cases were admitted within 22 weeks. Factors associated with delays in the process from referral to admission included diagnosis and place of referral. Those with personality disorders and those referred from prison encountered particular delays. Lateness of assessment reports had a knock-on effect on subsequent progression. Bed capacity had no significant effect on waiting times for admission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 14789949 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/14789940903174022 |
