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Promoting readiness for discharge for long-term state hospital residents.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22020843     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: This project was designed to increase readiness for change for long-stay state hospital residents who were unwilling to move to the community.
METHODS: Project staff designed customized strategies to build relationships, increase awareness of personal and environmental influences on deciding if, when, and where to relocate, and increase commitment to making a change.
RESULTS: Of 10 participants, eight successfully relocated to the community in less than two years.
CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Readiness development strategies designed specifically for individuals can be effective in facilitating change. Staff expertise in readiness assessment and creativity in designing interventions, as well as staff commitment to this program, were critical to success.
Authors:
Kelley Gamble; Stephenie Abate; Michael Seibold; Kathleen Wenzel; Jacqueline Ducharme
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Psychiatric rehabilitation journal     Volume:  35     ISSN:  1095-158X     ISO Abbreviation:  Psychiatr Rehabil J     Publication Date:  2011  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-10-24     Completed Date:  2012-01-17     Revised Date:  2012-09-10    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9601800     Medline TA:  Psychiatr Rehabil J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  133-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Alternatives, Whitinsville, MA 01588, USA. Kelley.Gamble@alternativesnet.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Aged
Attitude of Health Personnel
Female
Hospitals, Psychiatric*
Hospitals, State*
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Length of Stay
Long-Term Care / psychology*
Male
Mental Disorders / rehabilitation*
Middle Aged
Patient Discharge / standards*
Social Adjustment
Social Facilitation
Treatment Outcome

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