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The Short-Term Effects of Relocation on Continuing-Care Clients with a Psychiatric Disability

Brian K. Cooper

La Trobe University

Ariel A. Pearce

La Trobe University

This article reports on the short-term effects of relocation on a sample of predominantly aged continuing-care clients with a psychiatric disability. Clients were relocated from a large psychogeriatric hospital to community-based nursing homes and supported residential services (SRS). Clients relocated to SRS facilities significantly increased their emotional well-being and sociability. They also reported being happier in the community. In contrast, the clients relocated to nursing homes were more dependent and showed no improvement over time. There was no evidence of significant deterioration following relocation to nursing home or SRS facilities. Although the sample size was small, these preliminary findings suggest that relocation was not harmful, at least in the short term, to this group. Implications for social work research and practice are discussed.

Research on Social Work Practice, Vol. 6, No. 2, 179-192 (1996)
DOI: 10.1177/104973159600600203
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