Investigation of Vagrant Psychosis Patients in Xi'an
- VernacularTitle:西安市流浪精神疾病患者调查
- Author:
Luying ZHANG
;
Congming XIE
;
Yue LI
;
Yuping SHE
;
Jiangbo FU
;
Bin WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
psychosis, vagrancy, investigation, analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2011;17(12):1189-1190
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the total number, reasons, and distributing characteristics of vagrant psychosis patients in Xi'an. Methods The colony random sample in 4 objective research units from 2005 to 2010 in Xi'an, Shaanxi were included. Databank was set up according to the total number of vagrant psychosis patients based on basic information. Grading statistics was used. Results Total number of vagrant psychosis patients and salvation needs increased year by year in Xi'an. Home return and social assistance were the main approaches for distributing characteristics of medical assistance. Conclusion The total number of vagrant psychosis patients is relative large. Such number is increasing year by year in Xi'an. A better treatment and diagnostic system for vagrant psychosis patients should be set up governmentally as quickly as possible.
