Publications by authors named "Chaya Kapugama"

Background: In recent years, concerns have been raised that too many patients stay for too long in forensic psychiatric services and that this is a particular problem in those with an intellectual disability.

Aims: To compare the characteristics, needs, and care pathways of long-stay patients with and without intellectual disability within forensic psychiatric hospital settings in England.

Method: File reviews and questionnaires were completed for all long-stay patients in high secure and a representative sample of those in medium secure settings in England.

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Background. Evidence for the efficacious use of second-generation antipsychotics for the treatment of negative symptoms in schizophrenia is scant. Case Presentation.

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