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Citation |
Lunsky Y, Durbin J, Koegl C. J. Intellect. Disabil. Res. 2008; 52(11): 1003-1012. |
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(Copyright © 2008, John Wiley and Sons) |
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Abstract |
Background Over the years, the closure of institutions has meant that individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) must access mainstream (i.e. general) mental health services. However, concern that general services may not adequately meet the needs of patients with ID and mental illness has led to the development and implementation of more specialised programmes. This study compares patients with ID receiving specialised services to patients with ID receiving general services in Ontario's tertiary mental healthcare system in terms of demographics, symptom profile, strengths and resources and clinical service needs. |