Parents judgement concerning family work of a child psychiatric ward

The study presents a concept of experience-orientated familiy work. 16 of 1 9 families taking part in this study have given a very positive feed-back c oncerning a few days stay in hospital taking part in their childrens therap y program. On average 1 lit year after hospital treatment (clinic for child and adolescence psychiatry) parents were asked for statements. More than t wo thirds of all families described a positive outcome of treatment. Those who noticed less (n=4) or no (n=2) positive results after therapy were stil l able to make helpful personal experiences participating on hospital thera py.