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The aim is to explore strategies to eliminate inappropriate out-of-area placements in adult mental health care.

May 9, 2026British Journal of Healthcare Management0 citations

Reducing inappropriate mental health out-of-area placements: learning from success

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The aim is to explore strategies to eliminate inappropriate out-of-area placements in adult mental health care.
Describes strategies implemented by NHS services
Focus on meeting UK government's goals for mental health care
Suggests positive outcomes from NHS interventions
Highlights reduced isolation and distress for patients in mental health care

Abstract

Out-of-area mental health placements can be isolating and distressing for patients, impacting outcomes. In this article, Shirley O'Keeffe describes strategies implemented by NHS services working towards the UK government's goal of eliminating inappropriate out-of-area placements in adult mental health care.

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Shirley O'Keeffe (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fed17eb9154b0b82878e95 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.2025.0142