Post-Discharge Experiences of People with Psychosis Following Partial Hospital Program Completion |
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| Authors: | Rachel C. L. Roby Rebecca L. Shapira Goldstein Ebony St. Rose Nick Kerman |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Engaging Consumers in Opportunities for Recovery Education Program, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada;2. Integrated Rehabilitation Unit, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada;3. Child Youth and Emerging Adult Program, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada;4. School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada |
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| 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. |
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| Keywords: | Community integration goal attainment occupational participation and engagement partial hospitalization psychosis |
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