Creating a supportive environment using staff psychoeducation in a supervised residence

The prevailing approach to rehabilitation in residential care emphasizes goal attainment. This approach often produces considerable stress for residents, most of whom have schizophrenia. Based on the view that low-demand environments, incorporating graduated expectations, may be more appropriate for...

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Published in:	Hospital & community psychiatry Vol. 42; no. 11; p. 1154
Main Authors:	Ranz, J M, Horen, B T, McFarlane, W R, Zito, J M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-1991
Subjects:	Adult Behavior Therapy Drug Monitoring Family - psychology Female Goals Halfway Houses - organization & administration Halfway Houses - standards Health Facility Environment - standards Humans Male Models, Psychological New York Pilot Projects Psychiatric Aides - education Psychiatric Aides - psychology Schizophrenia - rehabilitation Social Support Therapeutic Community Workforce
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Summary:	The prevailing approach to rehabilitation in residential care emphasizes goal attainment. This approach often produces considerable stress for residents, most of whom have schizophrenia. Based on the view that low-demand environments, incorporating graduated expectations, may be more appropriate for this patient population, a three-component model for creating and maintaining a calm, supportive environment in a supervised residence was developed. The model utilizes staff psychoeducation, which is based on the principles of family psychoeducation, a highly effective intervention for patients with schizophrenia. The three components of the model are training in supportive interaction, a medication-monitoring program, and a behavioral approach to problem solving. Resident groups promote each of these components. The groups' goals are encouragement of positive, low-key interactions, compliance with medications, and slow, steady rehabilitation.
ISSN:	0022-1597
DOI:	10.1176/ps.42.11.1154