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Sheila J Linz1, Bonnie A Sturm2
1The Rutgers University School of Nursing, Camden, NJ.
Purpose:
This article explores the experience of workers on Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams surrounding their efforts to facilitate social integration for their clients.
Design And Methods:
Sixteen workers were individually interviewed and eight additional workers participated in two focus groups.
Findings:
The formation of caring relationships between worker and client was an important first step towards social integration for ACT clients. Community activities offer opportunities for social interaction.
Practice Implications:
The frequency of community based activities should be increased. Social integration should be a targeted focus of service by structurally embedding a social integration specialist onto the ACT model.
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