Goals of Hospital Treatment: Staff and Client Perceptions

Surveying staff and clients at a large psychiatric hospital found that clients who understand what brought them into the hospital, the goals of current treatment, and the importance of aftercare will demonstrate better outcomes than those who do not.

Abstract

topic. How staff members and clients at a large psychiatric hospital perceived the purpose and efficacy of the treatment provided methods. A survey was administered to primary therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, activity therapists, and clients (N = 171) at the sample facility. findings. Disparities existed between what staff intended and what clients perceived was happening to them. conclusion. Clients who understand what brought them into the hospital, the goals of current treatment, and the importance of aftercare will demonstrate better outcomes than those who do not.