Factors predicting re-referral following crisis intervention for community-based persons with developmental disabilities and behavioral and psychiatric disorders
Shoham-Vardi, I.; Davidson, P.W.; Cain, N.N.; Sloane-Reeves, J.E.; Giesow, V.E.; Quijano, L.E.; Houser, K.D.
American Journal of Mental Retardation Ajmr 101(2): 109-117
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0895-8017 PMID: 8883666 Document Number: 462156
Characteristics of 98 clients re-referred to receive services from a community-based crisis intervention program were compared to those of program clients who were served during the same 5.25-year period who were not referred. The majority of re-referrals occurred because of the same challenging behavior causing initial referral. Eight-eight percent of re-referral clients received the additional referral by 2 years after initial discharge. For persons under 30, nonfamily residence and initial diagnosis of self-injurious behavior were the strongest predictors. For those over 30, the most important factor was aggression. Recidivism following crisis intervention appears to be a complex function of client characteristics and community capabilities.