A holistic view in psychiatric rehabilitation: the effects of structure in psychiatric institutions.
Achieving independence in society following hospitalization is difficult for people with mental illness. Using quantitative and qualitative research methods, this study examines rehabilitation procedures and identifies possible deficiencies. Patients (n = 150) and employees (n = 50) were invited to participate. The results show little coordination among professionals, patients, and programs. Employees generally believe rehabilitation is more beneficial than do users. Better results could possibly be achieved if the interactional model was used along with the medical model. The findings emphasize the validity of giving patients voices that can lead to better rehabilitation and quality of life.
a Psychiatric Department , National University Hospital of Iceland , Reykjavik , Iceland.
Sveinbjörg Júlía
SJ
Svavarsdóttir
Sigrún
S
Júlíusdóttir
Rafael
R
Lindqvist
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D007055:Iceland; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011567:Psychiatric Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012949:Social Work, Psychiatric / Q000458:organization & administration*