Abstract
This commentary explores transitions in care for people who have severe and persistent mental illnesses and reside in long-term care communities. Challenges and historical approaches as well as barriers to successful transitions are examined. Recent policy changes in North Carolina are discussed and contextualized in emerging evidence-based practices that emphasize intentional collaborative efforts.
MeSH terms
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Chronic Disease
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Community Mental Health Services / standards*
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Community Mental Health Services / trends
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Continuity of Patient Care / standards*
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Continuity of Patient Care / trends
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Cooperative Behavior
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Deinstitutionalization / standards
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Deinstitutionalization / trends
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Evidence-Based Practice
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Humans
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Interinstitutional Relations
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Long-Term Care / standards*
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Long-Term Care / trends
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Mental Disorders / therapy*
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North Carolina
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Patient Transfer / standards
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Patient Transfer / trends
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Residential Facilities / standards*
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Residential Facilities / trends
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Social Support