The development and evaluation of an integrated intensive support service
Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities
ISSN: 2044-1282
Article publication date: 30 November 2021
Issue publication date: 25 January 2022
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to describe the development and evaluation of integrated intensive support service (ISS) for adults with learning disabilities who have complex needs and are at risk of admission to an inpatient unit.
Design/methodology/approach
Existing services were remodelled. The service explored external service models and established an integrated ISS comprising intensive community support and intensive support beds.
Findings
Data indicates that the majority of people referred to the service avoid both admission to an inpatient unit and placement breakdown. Most people admitted to the inpatient unit are not known to community services. Length of stay has significantly reduced.
Practical implications
Other services can use the information to remodel how to provide intensive support and avoid admission to an inpatient unit.
Originality/value
It demonstrates how remodelling can drive improvements to reduce placement breakdown and risk of admission.
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Citation
Dodd, K., Laute, V. and Daniel, S. (2022), "The development and evaluation of an integrated intensive support service", Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, Vol. 16 No. 1, pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/AMHID-04-2021-0021
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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