J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.  2010 Mar;19(1):85-95. 10.12934/jkpmhn.2010.19.1.85.

A Study on the Residential Relational Factors and Residential Service Needs of Persons with a Mental Disability

• Byun EK
• Yoon SJ

• KMID: 2321810
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2010.19.1.85

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to explore residential needs of the mentally disabled which reflect residential relational factors and residential service needs.
METHODS
The instrument used to measure residential needs of mentally disabled persons was the questionnaires reformed previous questionnaires. The instrument was tested with a sample of 307 participants who were registered in a day hospital, mental health center or social rehabilitation center.
RESULTS
The needs for a residential facility for the mental disabled were significantly related with paying the entrance cost, monthly living cost and the decision making of the residents. The needs for residential services were independent living skills and an occupational rehabilitation program.
CONCLUSION
The needs for residential services of the mentally disabled were varied because their diagnosis, symptom, functional level, treatment and personal priority are different. Therefore, we should develop various residential types and living services based on the needs and priorities of the mentally disabled.

Keyword

Mentally disabled person; Residential services

MeSH Terms

Decision Making
Diagnosis
Hospitals, Psychiatric
Humans
Independent Living
Mentally Disabled Persons
Surveys and Questionnaires
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Centers
Residential Facilities

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