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higher bed occupancy figures as well as a good percentage of
patients (74%) discharged home or to a hostel. By making a
re-assessment of physiotherapy needs in relation to dormitory
space six female beds were added, available on July 1st. , In
spite of these, however, it has not been possible to avoid a
female waiting list. All male beds on the other hand were not
always in use, explaining the rather lower figures for admission
and discharges. Advancing dementia played its part, as did
physical morbidity, in causing more transfers to long-stay care.
On the other hand, there were fewer deaths, in spite of the severe
winter. There is a very good therapeutic atmosphere now in which
the social and occupational aspects play their part."
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