[Patients' opinions on psychiatric hospital treatment].
OBJECTIVE
Qualitative analysis of acute psychiatric patients' subjective opinions on the conditions and effects of their hospital treatment. Presentation of patients' expectations in this respect and the follow up of the opinion changes taking place during hospital stay.


METHODS
Patients' opinions were obtained in open questions which were part of the Clients' Scale for Assessment of Treatment (CAT) performed twice during the study: one week after admission and at discharge. Answers were analyzed using a qualitative approach and odds ratio.


RESULTS
An overwhelming part of the respondents pointed to the positive aspects of psychiatric hospitalization (92% of those interviewed) and less than a half (42%) pointed to its negative aspects. The most important sources of positive cognitions about hospital stay were: a relationship with the ward staff, the forms of treatment introduced, relationship with other patients, overall atmosphere and sense of security and empathy. Almost 3/4 of the interviewed patients were convinced about a favourable outcome of treatment and care. Amongst elements of treatment that were helpful to the patients, pharmacotherapy was named most frequently. Patients' activity understood as occupational therapy and interpersonal contacts was an important component of the stay in the hospital and treatment. Most patients felt that no changes in the ward routine were necessary.


CONCLUSIONS
It is important to take into consideration the patients' opinions and expectations towards therapy, ward conditions and work organization while planning mental health care. The presented results are a part of a complex investigation and might inspire to expanded research in this field.
Zajac
Józef
J
Katedra i Klinika Psychiatrii AM, Wrocławiu.
Rymaszewska
Joanna
J
Hadryś
Tomasz
T
Adamowski
Tomasz
T
Szurmińska
Martyna
M
Kiejna
Andrzej
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011044:Poland / Q000453:epidemiology; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires