Psychiatric reform in the Veneto region of Italy: the state after five years

The state of the psychiatric reform in Italy since 1978 is now examined. The reform has faced many difficulties due to the economic crisis, political instability and inadequate implementation of regional facilities stipulated by law. However, it has had some positive effects and has awakened public...

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Published inActa psychiatrica Scandinavica Vol. 70; no. 1; p. 36
Main Author Massignan, L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1984
Subjects
Aged
Hospitalization
Hospitals, Psychiatric
Humans
Italy
Length of Stay
Mental Health Services - legislation & jurisprudence
Italy
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Summary:The state of the psychiatric reform in Italy since 1978 is now examined. The reform has faced many difficulties due to the economic crisis, political instability and inadequate implementation of regional facilities stipulated by law. However, it has had some positive effects and has awakened public opinion to the problem of the mentally ill. The study area chosen is the Veneto region of Italy. It is a widespread belief that with some modifications, particularly regarding the problem of long-term patients, the psychiatric reform can be carried out with success. The principles which have inspired it are worthy but its application is not easy as we are dealing more with a cultural reform than with a new organization of services; this will require more time.
ISSN:0001-690X
1600-0447
DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0447.1984.tb01179.x