GOALS OF HOSPITAL TREATMENT - STAFF AND CLIENT PERCEPTIONS

TOPIC. How staff members and clients at a large psychiatric hospital p erceived the purpose and efficacy of the treatment provided METHODS. A survey was administered to primary therapists, psychiatrists, psychol ogists, nurses, social workers, activity therapists, and clients (N = 171) at the sample facility. FINDINGS. Disparities existed between wha t staff intended and what clients perceived was happening to them. CON CLUSION. Clients who understand what brought them into the hospital, t he goals of current treatment, and the importance of aftercare will de monstrate better outcomes than those who do not.