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Prison health care: a review of the literature

Watson, Roger, Stimpson, Anne, Hostick, Tony·2004·International Journal of Nursing Studies

Abstract

The prison population is increasing and the health problems of prisoners are considerable. Prison is designed with punishment, correction and rehabilitation to the community in mind and these goals may conflict with the aims of health care. A literature review showed that the main issues in prison health care are mental health, substance abuse and communicable diseases. Women prisoners and older prisoners have needs which are distinct from other prisoners. Health promotion and the health of the community outside prisons are desirable aims of prison health care. The delivery of effective health care to prisoners is dependent upon partnership between health and prison services and telemedicine is one possible mode of delivery.

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Authors
Watson, R., Stimpson, A., & Hostick, T.
Affiliations
University of Hull (GB)
Corresponding author
Watson, Roger
Venue
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2004-02
Volume
41
Issue
2
Pages
119-128
ISSN
0020-7489 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1999711627
Cited by
268
References
66
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FWCI
2.91
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • International Journal of Nursing Studies (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
  • Social Sciences › Law › Criminal Justice and Penology
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
Keywords
prison health care, prisoners' health, mental health, substance abuse, infectious diseases, women prisoners, older prisoners, health promotion, telemedicine, correctional rehabilitation
MeSH terms
Delivery of Health Care, Europe, United Kingdom, Health Promotion, Humans, Mental Health, North America, Organizational Objectives, Primary Health Care, Prisoners, Prisons, State Medicine, Infection Control, Models, Organizational, Telemedicine, Substance-Related Disorders, Needs Assessment, Nurse's Role, Vulnerable Populations

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