Best practices: increased attendance in inpatient group psychotherapy improves patient outcomes.

doi:10.1176/appi.ps.60.4.426

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Best practices: increased attendance in inpatient group psychotherapy improves patient outcomes.

Published Apr 1, 2009 · A. Page, G. Hooke

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Abstract

This column describes an initiative that promoted increased attendance in group psychotherapy and its effect on patient outcomes. Information on patient- and staff-rated outcomes, readmission rates, and patient satisfaction was gathered for 2,782 inpatients in a private psychiatric facility in Australia. On average, after the initiative was implemented, patients went from attending one session per day to two sessions. Inpatients admitted after implementation had better patient- and staff-rated outcomes and lower rates of readmission within one month of discharge. However, patients' treatment satisfaction ratings declined. These findings indicate that increasing attendance in group psychotherapy can be a useful adjunct to hospital treatment.

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Increasing inpatient group psychotherapy attendance leads to better patient outcomes and lower readmission rates, but treatment satisfaction may decline.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

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Best practices: increased attendance in inpatient group psychotherapy improves patient outcomes.

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