Post-Discharge Experiences of People with Psychosis Following Partial Hospital Program Completion. (3rd July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Roby, Rachel C. L.; Shapira Goldstein, Rebecca L.; Rose, Ebony St.; Kerman, Nick
• Is Part Of: Occupational therapy in mental health. Volume 34:Number 3(2018)
• Page Start: 272
• Page End: 284
• Publication Date: 2018-07-03
• Subjects: Community integration -- goal attainment -- occupational participation and engagement -- partial hospitalization -- psychosis; Occupational therapy -- Periodicals; Mentally ill -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Mental Disorders -- therapy -- Periodicals; Mental Health -- Periodicals; Occupational Therapy -- Periodicals; 616.89165
• DOI: 10.1080/0164212X.2017.1418698
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0164-212X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Partial hospital programs are day programs which act as a bridge between inpatient and outpatient care for people with severe and persistent mental illness. This study explored the gap that exists in understanding the post-discharge experiences of people who have experienced psychosis. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 8 participants with psychosis, at least 4 weeks after completing partial hospital program. Identified themes included improved sense of wellness, changes in structure/routine, accessing community resources, social support and engagement, engagement in leisure, and impact of medication. Occupational therapists can use these findings to enhance programming at partial hospital programs and other similar programs.