A discharge group for chronically mentally ill. Easing the way.
1. Chronically mentally ill clients have unique needs for discharge planning due to their lack of resources and poor social skills. 2. A weekly group focused on discharge needs can assist patients in planning and solving problems. 3. A psychoeducational approach is used, including video tapes, role playing, group discussion, and guest speakers. 4. Topics for discussion include medication compliance, employment, housing, loneliness, aftercare, and fear of failure.
Hochberger
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Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, New Jersey 08037-9699.
Fisher-James
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000359:Aftercare / Q000592:standards; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004651:Employment; D005239:Fear; D005260:Female; D006798:Housing / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008132:Loneliness; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010351:Patient Discharge / Q000592:standards*; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000458:organization & administration*