scholarly journals M243. EFFECTIVENESS AND SATISFACTION WITH A SCHIZOPHRENIA RECOVERY DAY PROGRAM

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S228-S228
Author(s):  
Lisa Murata ◽  
Jaime Jones ◽  
Alexandra Baines ◽  
Carrie Robertson ◽  
Karen Daley
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Community Integration ◽  
Volunteer Work ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum ◽  
Goal Attainment Scale ◽  
Social Recreation ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Day Program

Abstract Background Schizophrenia is a complex disorder typically defined by the presence of positive symptoms that include hallucinations, delusions, and disorganisation in speech and behaviour, negative symptoms of avolition and social withdrawal, and a decline in functioning. Despite an ability to treat clinical symptoms, functional recovery in schizophrenia remains poor. The Recovery Day Program at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre is a multi-disciplinary intervention tailored to help people living with schizophrenia attain recovery goals, lead more satisfying lives, engage in activities, develop a social network and assist in community reintegration. Eligibility criteria are: 18 years of age or older, meet DSM V criteria for Schizophrenia Spectrum illness, have clinical needs that cannot be met in the community, have housing, require intensive recovery support/integration into community, be able to engage in day hospital programming and develop recovery goals. Maximum number of day clients in Day Program is 20. Client admissions began in June 2016. As of November 2019, there have been 50 admissions with 29 discharges. Age range of clients was 20–60 years (mean 36.5). Clients were invited to provide feedback on their experience with the Day Program for program evaluation and improvement of service. Methods A qualitative and quantitative evaluation of functional outcomes and patient satisfaction was conducted. Measures were administered at admission and discharge: The Illness Management and Recovery Scale (IMRS), a custom-generated activity and goal attainment scale, Quality of Life Scale, The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0, the Modified Global Assessment of Functioning Scale and the Clinical Global Impression Scale. The Ontario Perception of Care Survey for Mental Health and Addictions (OPOC) was administered during a two month period from January 2019. Results Discharge results were available for 29 individuals out of 50 admissions. Clients identified goals in areas including vocational, social, educational, symptom management, optimizing independence, minimizing substance use, managing finances and stable housing; group and individual interventions targeted these areas. Interventions occur at the hospital and in the community. Results of the activity summary identify significant change in community integration in the following areas: employment (admission 5% and discharge 47%), unpaid/volunteer work (admission 11% and discharge 42%), course or study (admission 0% and discharge 32%), social/recreation/group activities (admission 63% and discharge 100%). Results show a significant increase in IMRS scores over time. Goal achievement was statistically significant according to the goal attainment scale (mean at intake 3.4 and at discharge 8.6). Results show that goal importance did not change over time. Open ended questions about day programming were added to the OPOC. Of 15 respondents, the average length of time in the Program was 16 months. Majority of respondents attended as much as they liked, while those unable to attend as much as they wanted, identified that increased attendance may have been helpful to achieving their goals. Discussion Overall, clients were very satisfied with services provided. There were significant achievements in goal attainment over time with targeted interventions provided in functional domains including employment, unpaid/volunteer work, course of study and social/recreation activities. Our data suggest that a medium term, intensive day program increases functional outcomes and personal satisfaction for individuals with a Schizophrenia Spectrum disorder. Further study would be important to assess how these changes are sustained over time.

Stroke early supported discharge: the impact of patients' characteristics and clinical profile on rehabilitation goal attainment and clinical outcomes

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Ehab Georgy
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Clinical Profile ◽  
Specific Patient ◽  
Early Supported Discharge ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Clinical Profiles ◽  
Goal Attainment Scale ◽  
The Impact

Background/aims Stroke early supported discharge services were introduced to provide a comprehensive stroke specialist therapy input, while reducing cost of acute care. Early supported discharge services resulted in better health-related outcomes. A consensus has not yet been established regarding specific early supported discharge patient characteristics and clinical profile. The main aim of this study was to establish evidence to support the development of an early supported discharge patient profile (demographics and clinical) and eligibility criteria to enable early supported discharge services achieve their purposes of reducing post-stroke disability and institutionalisation rates. This article outlines the relationship between early supported discharge patients' clinical profiles and clinical outcomes, in terms of disability, goal attainment and institutionalisation rates. Methods A retrospective review of data was implemented to determine whether specific early supported discharge patients' clinical profiles and characteristics correlate with clinical outcomes. Data were collected for patients admitted to the Suffolk Stroke Early Supported Discharge Service between August and October 2016, comprising patients' demographics and clinical profiles, including stroke type, Barthel Index and Modified Rankin Scale. Performance data were collected at the end of the early supported discharge service including therapy frequency and intensity, as well as clinical outcomes including the Goal Attainment Scale. Results Data were collected for 53 patients. Data were analysed for all patients in three groups: goals not achieved; goals achieved; and goals achieved to a higher level), according to the Goal Attainment Scale. A Chi-square test showed no significant difference with regard to sex and stroke side (P=0.27). Analysis of variance revealed no significant difference in age. Conversely, results showed a significant association between goal attainment and the stroke subtype, severity and length of hospital stay. Conclusions Specific clinical characteristics and disease profiles correlate with functional outcomes and could influence goal attainment and functional status. A specific patient cohort seems to benefit the most from early supported discharge services in terms of optimised functional outcomes and recovery.

scholarly journals A gardening and woodwork group in mental health: a step towards recovery

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Róisín Sinnott ◽  
Maria Rowlís
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
Goal Attainment Scale ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the impact of an eight-week gardening and woodwork group programme on individuals’ recovery goals in an adult community mental health setting. Design/methodology/approach Seven individuals participated in the research. The programme was designed and facilitated by two occupational therapists (the authors) and one horticulture and trade skills facilitator. The goal attainment scale was used as a quantitative outcome measure as it allowed individuals to collaboratively set occupation-focused recovery-oriented goals. Due to the small sample size, descriptive statistics were used to analyse this data. Qualitative feedback was gathered through participant feedback forms when the programme ended. Findings Quantitative findings indicate positive results for individuals’ progression towards their recovery goals, with six out of seven participants either achieving or exceeding their goals. One person who attended only one out of eight groups had “worse than expected” goal achievement. Originality/value While there is evidence for the use of gardening and woodwork group therapy in mental health settings, most studies have relied on symptom-focused questionnaires or qualitative results rather than quantifiable recovery-oriented measures (Cipriani et al., 2017; Kamioka et al., 2014; Parkinson et al., 2011). It is hoped that this paper begins to bridge that gap and also outlines how recovery principles, gardening and woodwork can be incorporated into occupational therapy group programmes. This is of particular merit during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to a greater need for group intervention in outdoor settings, where social distancing can be comfortably facilitated.

Biopsychosocial Patterning of Multimorbidity and Its Consequences

2018 ◽  
pp. 220-236
Author(s):  
Elliot Friedman ◽  
Beth LeBreton ◽  
Lindsay Fuzzell ◽  
Elizabeth Wehrpsann
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
The United States ◽  
Chronic Medical Conditions ◽  
Quality Of Life Research ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Over Time

By many estimates the majority of adults over age 65 have two or more chronic medical conditions (multimorbidity) and are consequently at increased risk of adverse functional outcomes. Nonetheless, many older adults with multimorbidity are able to maintain high levels of function and retain good quality of life. Research presented here is designed to understand the influences that help ensure better functional outcomes in these older adults. This chapter presents findings that draw on data from the Midlife in the United States study. The independent and interactive contributions of diverse factors to multimorbidity and changes in multimorbidity over time are reviewed. The degree that multimorbidity increases risk of cognitive impairment and disability is examined. The role of inflammation as a mediator is considered. Multimorbidity is increasingly the norm for older adults, so better understanding of factors contributing to variability in multimorbidity-related outcomes can lead to improved quality of life.

scholarly journals Global Sensory Impairment Independently Predicts Decreased Social Function Over Time

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 414-414
Author(s):  
Anna Huang ◽  
Kristen Wroblewski ◽  
Ashwin Kotwal ◽  
Linda Waite ◽  
Martha McClintock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Social Function ◽  
Ordinal Logistic Regression ◽  
Sensory Function ◽  
Sensory Impairment ◽  
Over Time

Abstract The classical senses (vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell) play a key role in social function by allowing interaction and communication. We assessed whether sensory impairment across all 5 modalities (global sensory impairment [GSI]) was associated with social function in older adults. Sensory function was measured in 3,005 home-dwelling older U.S. adults at baseline in the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project and GSI, a validated measure, was calculated. Social network size and kin composition, number of close friends, and social engagement were assessed at baseline and 5- and 10-year follow-up. Ordinal logistic regression and mixed effects ordinal logistic regression analyzed cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships respectively, controlling for demographics, physical/mental health, disability, and cognitive function (at baseline). Adults with worse GSI had smaller networks (β=-0.159, p=0.021), fewer close friends (β=-0.262, p=0.003) and lower engagement (β=-0.252, p=0.006) at baseline, relationships that persisted at 5 and 10 year follow-up. Men, older people, African-Americans, and those with less education, fewer assets, poor mental health, worse cognitive function, and more disability had worse GSI. Men and those with fewer assets, worse cognitive function, and less education had smaller networks and lower engagement. African-American and Hispanic individuals had smaller networks and fewer close friends, but more engagement. Older respondents also had more engagement. In summary, GSI independently predicts smaller social networks, fewer close friends, and lower social engagement over time, suggesting that sensory decline results in decreased social function. Thus, rehabilitating multisensory impairment may be a strategy to enhance social function as people age.

scholarly journals Levels of physical activity in four domains and affective wellbeing before and during the Covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliane S. Engels ◽  
Michael Mutz ◽  
Yolanda Demetriou ◽  
Anne K. Reimers
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
German Population ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Sport And Exercise ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Time Point

Abstract Background Latest studies indicated that the general mental health level is low during the pandemic. Probably, this deterioration of the mental health situation is partly due to declines in physical activity. The aim of this study was to investigate differences in and the association between affective wellbeing and levels of different domains of physical activity at three time points before and during the pandemic. Method We used a nationwide online panel with a trend data design encompassing a total sample of N = 3517, representing the German population (> 14 years). Four different activity domains (sport and exercise, light outdoor activity, housework/gardening, active travel) and affective wellbeing (positive and negative affect) were assessed at three time points before and during the Covid-19 pandemic (October 2019, March 2020, October 2020). Results Multivariate analyses of variance (MANOVA) indicate differences regarding affective wellbeing over the three time points with the lowest values at the second time point. Levels of activity in the four domains differed significantly over time with the strongest decrease for sport and exercise from the first to the second time point. Partial correlations indicated that the relationships between sport and exercise and positive affect were most consistent over time. Conclusions Overall, our findings suggest that physical activity plays a particularly important role in the pandemic period as a protective factor against poor mental health. Especially sports and exercise seem to be supportive and should be encouraged, e.g. by providing additional support in finding adequate outdoor, home-based or digital substitutes.

Making sense of child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS): An audit of the referral journey and the use of routine outcome measures (ROMS)

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910452199970
Author(s):  
Naomi Gibbons ◽  
Emma Harrison ◽  
Paul Stallard
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Completion Rates ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
North East ◽  
Over Time

Background: There is increased emphasis on the national reporting of Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS) as a way of improving Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). This data needs to be viewed in context so that reasons for outcome completion rates are understood and monitored over time. Method: We undertook an in-depth prospective audit of consecutive referrals accepted into the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) CAMHS service from November 2017 to January 2018 ( n = 1074) and April to September 2019 ( n = 1172). Results: Across both audits 90% of those offered an appointment were seen with three quarters completing baseline ROMS. One in three were not seen again with around 30% still being open to the service at the end of each audit. Of those closed to the service, paired ROMS were obtained for 46% to 60% of cases. There were few changes in referral problems or complexity factors over time. Conclusion: Understanding the referral journey and the reasons for attrition will help to put nationally collected data in context and can inform and monitor service transformation over time.

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