Antipsychotic drugs in community-based sheltered-care homes

Steven P. Segal*, Susan Chandler, Uri Aviram

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Abstract

This research describes the extent of use of antipsychotic drugs in sheltered-care and examines the effect of these drugs by dosage, age group and psychopathology on rehospitalization and social integration. Data were collected from a large sample of former mental patientsmentally ill between 18 and 65 a living in community based. Findings suggest that antipsychotic drugs, when used with limited medical supervision, have detrimentaleffects on the social functioning of the least disturbed. While antipsychotics may short circuit the psychotic process and thereby reduce mental hospital readmissions, social programming is necessary to promote better social functioning.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)589-596
Number of pages8
JournalSocial Science and Medicine. Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology
Volume14
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1980
Externally publishedYes

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