Institution Health Dictionary

Loss of personal independence that stems from living for long periods under a rigid regime, such as in a prison or other large institution.

Apathy, obeying orders unquestioningly, accepting a standard routine, and loss of interests are the main features.... institutionalization

Any establishment that is engaged in direct patient care on site.... health care institution / facility

Health services delivered on an inpatient basis in hospitals, nursing homes or other inpatient institutions. The term may also refer to services delivered on an outpatient basis by departments or other organizational units of such institutions, or sponsored by them.... institutional (care) health services

A condition brought about by a prolonged stay in an impersonal institution. The individual becomes apathetic and listless as a result of inadequate stimulation in an uninteresting environment. The condition can occur in mental institutions or long-stay nursing homes; the affected person loses the ability to make any decisions and becomes pathetic and increasingly dependent on others.... institutionalisation