Commentary on “Why am I still in hospital? Evaluation of delayed discharges from two learning disability assessment and treatment units in England”

• Published in: Tizard learning disability review Vol. 28; no. 1/2; pp. 54 - 59
• Main Author: Shankar, Rohit
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Brighton Emerald Publishing Limited 12.07.2023; Emerald Group Publishing Limited
• Subjects: Adult learning; Adults; Andragogy; Case Studies; Comments; Community Relations; Community Resources; Delayed; Departments; Evidence; Health Conditions; Inpatient care; Learning disabilities; Learning disabled people; Length of stay; Mental disorders; Mental health; Mental Health Programs; Outcome Measures; People with disabilities; Psychiatric Services; Psychiatric units; Psychiatrists; Psychotropic drugs; United Kingdom > UK; England; Learning disabilities; Intellectual disability; Deinstitutionalisation; Abuse; Challenging behaviour; Community living

Purpose This commentary explores the challenges and themes enumerated by the associated article “Why am I still in hospital? Evaluation of delayed discharges from two learning disability assessment and treatment units in England”. This commentary broadens and outlines the research’s background, prem...