Transforming a Mental Hospital in Taiwan
Author Information
Author(s): Lin Chih-Yuan, Huang Ai-Ling, Minas Harry, Cohen Alex
Primary Institution: Yuli Mental Health Research Center, Yuli Veterans Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
Hypothesis
Can a custodial mental hospital be transformed into a community-integrated care facility?
Conclusion
The Yuli model shows that a custodial mental hospital can be successfully transformed into a facility that provides high-quality care and supports community integration for patients.
Supporting Evidence
- The Yuli model includes holistic medical support, vocational rehabilitation, case management, and a residential program.
- Patients in the Yuli model regain stability, dignity, and self-confidence through community integration.
- The hospital has transformed from a custodial institution to a community-integrated care facility over 20 years.
- Patients participate in community activities, which helps reduce stigma and promote acceptance.
Takeaway
This study shows that a mental hospital can change from being a place where people feel trapped to a place where they can live and work in the community.
Methodology
The study used historical documents and oral narratives from patients, workers, and inhabitants of Yuli.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported experiences from patients and community members.
Limitations
The study may not be generalizable to other cultural contexts due to unique local factors.
Participant Demographics
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