Comparing staff and client perceptions of needs in a British single-sex medium secure unit.
The Camberwell Assessment of Need-Forensic Research Version (CANFOR-R) was used to compare perceptions of total met, and unmet needs of patients and clinical staff. Staff reported more total and met needs. There were no statistical differences in needs of Black-Caribbean, Asian, and White patients. This study underscores the importance of communication between patients and staff to identify and address needs.
Emmanuel
Maisha K
MK
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies-Cave Hill, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Bridgetown, Barbados. e.maisha@gmail.com
Campbell
Michael H
MH
D044466:Asian People / Q000523:psychology; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D044383:Black People / Q000523:psychology; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003415:Crime / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D005555:Forensic Psychiatry; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D020380:Needs Assessment; D012737:Sex Factors; D006113:United Kingdom; D044465:White People / Q000523:psychology