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Partial hospitalization: compatible with evidence-based and recovery-oriented treatment?
Philip T Yanos1, Betty Vreeland, Shula Minsky
1Department of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York 10019, USA. pyanos@jjay.cuny.edu
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|March 10, 2009
Summary
Partial hospitalization programs can align with evidence-based and recovery-oriented care. This study found a specific program successfully integrated these approaches, demonstrating their compatibility.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Services Research
- Psychiatric Treatment Modalities
- Healthcare Program Evaluation
Background:
- Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) face criticism regarding compatibility with evidence-based and recovery-oriented treatment.
- Assessing the alignment of PHPs with modern treatment paradigms is crucial for service improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the accuracy of the assumption that partial hospitalization is incompatible with evidence-based and recovery-oriented treatment.
- To examine a specific partial hospitalization program for its adherence to these treatment principles.
Main Methods:
- Utilized administrative data from a specific partial hospitalization program.
- Collected self-report data on the recovery orientation of services provided.
- Obtained fidelity ratings from independent assessors to evaluate practice implementation.
Main Results:
- The studied partial hospitalization program demonstrated reasonable lengths of stay.
- Services provided within the program were found to be recovery-oriented.
- Independent assessors confirmed the implementation of evidence-based practices.
Conclusions:
- Partial hospitalization programs are not inherently incompatible with evidence-based and recovery-oriented care.
- The findings suggest that PHPs can be effectively integrated into a comprehensive system of care.
- This study supports the potential of partial hospitalization to contribute to an evidence-based and recovery-oriented mental health system.
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